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Re: IgnitionWarning Light

To: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: IgnitionWarning Light
From: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 19:40:35 -0500
Stu Keen wrote:
> 
> Coming home this afternoon from GoF South (Palm Coast, FL), the filament of
> the Ignition Warning Light came on dim, but steady. The ammeter was negative
> a few amps (fuel pump, etc. operating). I stopped and tightened the loose
> fan belt, but this did not correct the problem. What is likely the culprit?
> Brushes? Before I tear the generator apart, I am hoping someone can steer me
> in the right direction.

Oops!! "Generator" so no diodes. In this case I would say, check the
brushes and springs and clean out the segments between the copper sections
with a broken-off hacksaw blade.

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