When did they have voltmeters? I don't recall ever seeing one on a MGB.
Actually, I find my red idiot light to be as good as idiot lights get. It
is very sensitive and will glow very dim to bright depending on discharge
situations. And it also tells me when I have bad electrical connections.
Its really is about as close to a gauge as you can get in a light. And
thats my experience on Bs, 65-72
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
At 01:13 PM 3/22/2004 -0500, Aeseeyou@aol.com wrote:
>To All,
>On the later models of MGB those cost cutting wizards at B/L- MG decided to
>replace the Voltmeter with an aptly named "idiot light" that I suppose will
>warn us of a cataclysmic failure of the cars charging system. When? When
>its too
>late, that's when! Best thing to do IMHO is to put in a Voltmeter or Ammeter
>and have a constant read on your cars charging system. British cars are
>especially prone to sudden battery problems or failure of the charging
>system. After
>the last time my battery system went Blewie! I said enough is enough and
>shelled out the $40 or so it costs to buy a gauge and $15 bucks for the
>bezel to
>mount it in.
> (Hint! find a place that is completely clear of getting bumped or hit with
>your knee or leg. Also try to find a bezel thats made of a cast aluminum
>or the
>like, so you're less likely to cut your self if you suddenly bump it or get
>into an accident.)
>Albert Escalante
>1978 MGB & 1977 Jaguar XJ6-L
>Central Coast British Car Club (Ca.)
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