In a message dated 15/2/1999 3:42:41PM, mdietsche@yahoo.com writes:
<< If you've ever seen your Midget's
alternator field light blinking in time with your turn signal you
should realize the Midget needs more juice. My current plan for
trouble-free Midget wiring: 60 amp alternator, >>
If the alternator field light blinks in time with the turn signal I doubt that
it is the fault of the alternator. I run a reduced speed pulley on a Lucas
ACR alternator and with 100 Watt dipped beam headlights and turn (indicator)
signal on I have never seen the alternator field light blink.
What is more likely is that the alternator is struggling to supply more juice
because it is near the end of its life, rather than it not being big enough in
the first place.
On the Spridget the starter motor draws most current, followed by the lights
and then the horn. (or maybe horn then lights), not the turn signals.
Typically a Spridget alternator (I think more than one type were fitted to
Spridgets) kicks about 34 Amps, you can get one similiar in appearance (MGB?)
that kicks out 36 Amps.
Unless you have 2 x 100 watt main beam lamps and 4 x 100 watt spot lights AND
everything else electrical in the car switched on at the same time you just
don't need all that power. And, if you did you are probably drawing on the
engine's power to the tune of 6bhp to run the current.
Daniel1312
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