In a message dated 10/26/98 7:55:54 PM !!!First Boot!!!, eaz@snet.net writes:
Mine does the same thing with a brand new alternator. I believe it is normal.
> My car does the same thing. I've always guessed that the alternator's
> internal voltage regulator doesn't kick in until the alternator turns at
> a higher rate than idle RPM.
>
> Eric Zambori
>
> Fred Cheney wrote:
> >
> > Good afternoon,
> >
> > As usual, I have come across another strange thing with my MGB. When I
> > first start the car and let it idle the red alternator light remains
> > lit. The light does not go off when I race the engine slightly. When I
> > turn on the headlamps the light goes off. Any ideas?
> >
> > Fred Cheney
> > Kinney & Associates, Inc.
> > fcheney@kinneyassoc.com
> > (518) 266-9100 x131
>
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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