Repolarizing it won't fix it. Either the brushes are worn out or the regulator
has failed. Or maybe a wire connection is bad. :-(
> On Apr 7, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets
> <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 
> Got into my Bugeye yesterday to drive to the dog park with my Boston
> Terrier. I was a little surprised when the ignition light would not go out
> after I got the engine running. It started easy enough, but I was now
> running on the battery. I am still using a generator that was rebuilt over
> 20 years and 7,000 miles ago. The voltage regulator was converted to solid
> state eight or more years ago. Nothing apparent looking under the bonnet. I
> was hoping it was just the fan belt. No such luck. Generator, generator
> brushes? I have a replacement generator, but I don't want to just start
> throwing parts at it until the light goes out. Maybe try to just re-polarize
> the generator first? I have a degree in mechanical design, not electrical.
> Hate electrical problems.
> Mike MacLean
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