[Healeys] Generator not Generating

[Norman Hendry]

Hello Patrick

Agree with the recommendations given by Roger and Thomas that you check the 
generator prior to the regulator

Another version of the test is:
1. Disconnect the two cables from the generator then link the two terminals 
together with a short lead.
2. Start the engine and allow to run at idling speed. Clip one lead from a 
voltmeter (set at 20 Volts) to the linked terminals of the generator. Clip 
the other lead from the voltmeter to a good earthing (ground) point on the 
body (support bracket) of the generator
3. Gradually increase the engine speed; the voltmeter reading should rise 
rapidly without fluctuations. Do not allow the voltmeter reading to reach 20 
volts and do not race the engine in an attempt to obtain a reading. An 
engine speed of 1000 RPM should not be exceeded.
4. No reading points to brush gear failure, a reading of 0.5 - 1.0 Volts is 
a possible fault in the field winding and 4.0 - 5.0 Volts, a faulty 
armature.

Good luck

Norman





Von: Patrick & Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au]
Gesendet: Dienstag, 27. Februar 2018 07:05
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Generator not Generating



Hello



Now that the BN3?s engine is running I have discovered that the charging 
system is not charging.



Both the ignition light is staying on and the ammeter while working, stays 
in the negative.



I have checked the wiring and that appears to be correct. As the regulator 
is NOS, methinks that the generator is not generating.



As far as I know it?s a standard generator as fitted to the early 
six-cylinder cars. What about new brushes? Any instructions out there for 
this electrically challenged person? The car is still positive earthed.



Many thanks



Patrick Quinn

Blue Mountains, Australia


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