[Spridgets] Ignition light

[Michael MacLean]

Took the generator to a rebuild shop this morning.  It will be there until
Monday or Tuesday.  I asked them to see if there was any output just out of
curiosity.  He said he could barely get a flicker of electricity out of it
even at high RPM.  Now when I get it back hopefully the voltage regulator
(solid state) is functioning correctly.
Mike M

On Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 8:32 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> That means the generator isn't genning.  Check those brushes.
>
> On Apr 7, 2023, at 9:03 PM, Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 
> 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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