Check the alternator, idiot light bulb. That light's needed to excite the
alternator fields at start up. When light goes out, alternator should be
charging fine.
IMPORTANT!! Alternator equipped cars, IDIOT light must be lit before the
alternator works upon start up!!
Are you experiencing any flooding around your place?
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "Dick Byrne" <lindalnhvt at nhvt.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:58 AM
Subject: charging system
> 1974 Midget, 1275 engine, negative ground, alternator project.
> We need help troubleshooting. We've charged battery, cleaned all
> terminals, changed alternator. Battery reads only 12 volts when running--
> no charging happening. Alternator light does not come on when key is on
> and engine is not running. Any ideas on how to check alternator output and
> get battery to charge. Thanks.
> Dick B. in NH
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