[Spridgets] Ignition light

[Michael MacLean]

Update.  I started the engine got a nice idle then removed the battery
ground strap.  The engine died immediately.
Mike M

On Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 12:35 PM Charley <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote:

> You likely checked this; had the same issue on my BE, found a loose/funky
> wire at the voltage regulator.
>
> Hard to see from 'up top'.
>
> Cleaned them all and tightened and issue went away.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Charley
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael MacLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Apr 7, 2023 12:02 pm
> Subject: [Spridgets] Ignition light
>
>       Got into my Bugeye yesterday to drive to the dog park with my Boston
> Terrier.  I was a little surprised when the ignition light would not go out
> after I got the engine running.  It started easy enough, but I was now
> running on the battery.  I am still using a generator that was rebuilt over
> 20 years and 7,000 miles ago.  The voltage regulator was converted to solid
> state eight or more years ago.  Nothing apparent looking under the bonnet.
> I was hoping it was just the fan belt. No such luck.  Generator, generator
> brushes?  I have a replacement generator, but I don't want to just start
> throwing parts at it until the light goes out.  Maybe try to just
> re-polarize the generator first?  I have a degree in mechanical design, not
> electrical.  Hate electrical problems.
> Mike MacLean
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