[Healeys] Electrical problems

[Alan Seigrist]

Kenny -
Me thinks you are entering the realm of corroded battery terminals.  I would
take a battery terminal cleaner (or steel wool) and give both terminals a
proper scrubbing.  I suspect that will clear up your problem.  You may also
want to pull out your two fuses and then put them back in for good measure.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Kenny J <theswed at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I decided to go on a drive in my Healey yesterday that wandered further
> than
> the normal 100 mile radius (AAA tow distance) from my home. In fact, I
> drove
> nearly 500 miles from home, up the CA coast, and into southern OR.  Last
> night, after driving approximately 400 miles, I turned on my headlights due
> to
> heavy fog.  I drove approx 100 more miles and ended up in Brookings, OR. I
> stopped at a local hotel for the evening.  After checking in, I returned to
> my
> car and it wouldn't start.  The battery was dead and just got a clicking
> from
> the starter.  I push started it and parked it for the night.
>
>
>
> This morning, after push starting it again, I drove approximately 20 miles
> and
> the car died.  I confirmed the wires were connected to the terminals of the
> generator.  I noticed the electrical terminals on the generator had engine
> paint on them (from painting the generator).  I cleaned the two terminals
> of
> the paint.  I started the car and disconnected the battery to see if the
> car
> would keep running.  It did.  However, when I turned on the headlights the
> car
> immediately died. I turned off the lights and drove about 50 miles with no
> problems.  I turned off the ignition and 10 minutes later it started
> normally
> (still without lights).
>
>
>
> It seems the lights (and/or any other accessory) is draining the battery
> too
> much.  The battery is new which was installed a couple months ago.  Any
> suggestions/comments?
>
>
>
> Kenny
>
> 61 BT7
>
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