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RE: Dreaded Red Light

To: Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Dreaded Red Light
From: Bill & Skip Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:16:22 -0800
References: <01C05A21.48CCB610.ryoung@navcomtech.com>
>2) Quick regulator test : with the engine running, connect a voltmeter between
>the F and D terminals at the regulator. Anything over 0.1 volts 
>indicates a bad
>regulator.  (Note to others, this is only true when the red light is on.  It's
>normal to find voltage here when the generator is working normally.)

Bingo!... I measured .4 volts here (digital VOM) so I have ordered a 
new regulator from Moss.

>a visual.  Thrown solder indicates a regulator problem that will also damage
>your new generator. (BTDT, switched to an alternator <g>)

Randall, I would be very interested in switching to an alternator, if 
you could provide details I would be most appreciative.

Thanks
-- 
Bill Pugh
aka Wily
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L

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