[Healeys] Electrical issue

[Gil Rockwell]

I'm only guessing here, but it may be the fuel pump cycling on and off suppling fuel,  you could check that by putting a test light on the positive fuel pump connection and watch the ammeter to see if the needle deflections match the light.

Gil
61 BT7
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Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue

I have an odd electrical issue. When the car is idling or driving, my ammeter flicks rhythmically from center to discharge as though the turn signals or wipers were on ( they aren’t). There is no auxiliary that is discharging that would cause this ammeter motion. Simultaneously my generator light glows very dimly. I have a new battery and replaced the voltage regulator. I have the original generator but notwithstanding the dim red light, it seems to be charging fine. Any thoughts? I’m reluctant to take it on a longish trip because of this. Don’t think it’s a ground: ammeter movement is very rhythmic and steady

Thanks
Jon

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