Thanks, Blake, but the dynamo (generator) and control box for the MGB is
covered in some detail in the Leyland Workshop Manual.
Cheers,
PaulH.
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From: bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
To: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Cc: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>; mgt <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 4:29 AM
Subject: Re: Duty time for alternator or dynamo
> Paul:
>
> The "Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual" says:
>
> "A control box, therefor, is designed to operate with a specific
> type of dynamo on a given application.
>
> "For many years the 'Compensated Voltage Control' (2-bobbin)
> system has been employed, and in fact is still used on certain
> present-day production vehicles. However, with the increase in
> electrical equipment fitted to the modern vehicle, it became
> necessary to utilize a system better suited to present-day
> requirements. This brought about the 'Current Voltage Control'
> (3-bobbin) system. The main advantage of this system is that it
> allows maximum save dynamo output for a longer period of time
> when
> the battery is in a discharged condition."
>
> The MG TD, and the MGA use the two bobbin regulator.
>
> The book also shows how to test and set the two types. Do you
> want tiff images of this? I already have them scanned in.
>
> Blake
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