The generator on our Bugeye isn't quite doing it's thing. When disconnected
from the regulator and with the terminals shorted together, I read 10 volts
at idle. The books say this should be 15 and then proceed to tell you what
to do if it's zero or only a few volts -- nothing about a little low (10 V)
though! Obviously 10 volts isn't going to charge anything.
So, any advice on what to check next? It's a tach-drive generator so it's
not going to be cheap to get a rebuilt one (although there is a good
alternator/generator shop near home). Could it be something as simple as
brushes or is a rebuild a better idea at this point?
Thanks,
Rich Hill
'60 AH Sprite
'79 MG Midget
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