[Healeys] dynamo

[Alan Seigrist]

Terry -

Open the VR and see if any of the points are melted together.  Common
problem.  You can try separating them, filing and re-adjusting.

Alan

On 9/25/10, TERRY COLL <coll44 at msn.com> wrote:
> List,
>
> Need some help with a possible generator problem on my BJ8.  Started getting
> an engine noise (sounded like an external rattle) which I was pretty sure
> was
> coming from my rebuilt generator.  Removed gen and took to my local charging
> shop to bench test and they said the generator was fine.  Added some oil to
> the back, reinstalled and fired it up.  Still had the rattle and shut it
> down
> after a minute or two.  Noticed smoke coming out of the rear of the
> generator
> and called my charging shop to inquire what might be going on.  They said
> the
> volt regulator (a new one installed last year) could be stuck and to
> disconnect the battery, which I did.  The smoke cleared and thats where I'm
> at.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> Regards, Terry Coll  64 BJ8
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