Are your batteries going dead? I have always considered this a normal
condition. Unlike an alternator, A generator has to have some pretty good
revs in order to put out.
Richard, Oklahoma
----- Original Message -----
From: Sam Perera <sam_perera@yahoo.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 9:29 AM
Subject: MGA Charging problem
> I'm having problems on my 60 MGA with the charging
> system. When it is idle, there is absolutely no power
> reaching the battery - it idles at about 1000rpm. I
> almost have to rev the engine to 2000rpm before I see
> any chrage back to the battery. The system is still on
> the generator with a negative ground 12v system. I
> also have an ammeter attched which allows me to see
> the + and - charge as the revs decrease or increases.
> Its also a brand new battery. I have been checking the
> system with a cheap alternator/generator battery
> tester with led lights.
>
> Is there anyway to correc this problem or even check
> if it is normal etc ...
>
> Thanks
>
> Sam
>
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> Sam Perera,
> Houston, USA
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