Jack, the lower voltage suggests that that something in that side is
drawing more current than the other. That usually menas added
resistance like a poor connection caused by corrosion. It is acting
like a resistor put in series with the lamp.
Joe
Jack W Drews wrote:
>
> Thanks to all who sent suggestions regarding my headlight and taillinght
> problems.
>
> Headlight problem is still slightly unknown -- voltage is 1 volt less at
> the right light than at the left -- It does light up almost as bright as
> the left. I guess that's pretty good for these old systems.
>
> Tail light problem was connections knocked loose from stuffing trunk too
> full. Let's see -- I can't carry fewer tools, and I don't dare suggest
> that the hair dryer has to go....
> --
> uncle jack
> TR4 racer -- yeeehaaah!!
> TR6 streeter -- hummahumma
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