> The ignition light on my newly rebuilt engine does not
> extinguish when the
> latter is running,
John, can you be a bit more explicit about what tests you've done, and what
the results were ? I'm not sure I understand.
But if you can get 16+ volts with the 2 wires/terminals connected together;
but only 4-5 volts with them both connected to the control box; then either
the box itself is bad or the connections/wires to it are bad. Until the
voltage reaches over 15 volts, the control box should have the F terminal
connected to the D terminal, just as in your first test.
And yes, it's not unusual for them to fail totally, or even not work after a
long period of storage. I have a collection, including one "NOS" unit off
eBay, that don't work in one way or another.
I still have the 2Mb PDF of the Lucas Generator and Control Box tests if you
(or anyone else) wants it. Unlike the briefer tests given in other sources
(like the Haynes), it's test procedure seems thorough and logical to me.
Randall
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