Peter C. wrote:
> Steve,
> Good news! If you remember I suggested that the symptoms were of a
>bad
> fusible link, but I wasn't sure there is one on a late Midget.... now we
> know.
It was kind of a hidden connector and dosen't even look like a fusible link
(flat four way connector for the brown "hot" wiring) I thought all fusible
links
were round and wrapped with tape...
> As I also said, I am worried that the brown wire became disconnected
> at the fuse box. This would be equivalent to unplugging the alternator (B+)
> while the car is running which often results in a "blown" rectifier diode
> in the alternator as indicated by the IGN light staying on with car off
> (back-feed to light). Suggest a replacement alternator, or at the least a
> rectifier pack.
> Pretty straight forward from here.
Peter, please explain the rectifer pack for the electronically challenged. Is
this
a separate unit from the alternator? (original stock lucas unit in car, has
stock
lucas electronic ignition also) Can the part be bought or alternator rebuilt?
(don't have my M*ss catalog here with me at the office) I was going to price
alternators, but my guess is that even the the no name brand Kragen/ Chief
replacements would be at least $50.
A more complete description of the problem: ignition, oil pressure and parking
brake (if on) lights will stay on even when car is off and key is out. (these
are
all tied intot hte same circuit operating off the ignition swittch, taking a
feed
from the starter solenoid, which of course has a direct connection to the
alternator) When the car is running, all lights are out as normal. Car is
diesling a bit when shut off, but I think in all our plugging and unplugging the
fuse to the anti run on valve was blown. When we saw the lights stay on Pat
suggested a feed back problem somewhere, but we had to knock off for the night
right about then.
Steve.
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