[TR] alternator conversion in a tr3

[Dixie4]

Just a small point regarding LED replacement bulbs. They are fantastic and I 
swear by them. I do have a couple of observations I would like to share.
One is the choice of design. For instance take an indicator bulb of standard 
construction. When fitted quite a large part of the bulb and element 
protrudes from the reflector. This means that the light emitted can be seen 
from a wide angle. It surprised me how many LED replacement bulbs have no 
protrusion from the reflector and can only been seen dead ahead. A waste of 
time and dangerous. Protruding ones are available.
Secondly, Do not under any circumstances be tempted to change the ignition 
warning lamp to LED.
The ignition warning lamp completes the charging circuit. Right? Ummm. Not 
so with a LED. For some reason, possibly because a LED bulb operates in a 
completely different way, the alternator/dynamo will give non charging 
indications.
It is a long story, (don't ask it hurts,) but in reality a LED bulb will not 
complete the charging circuit at low engine revs under 2000- 2500rpm. Fact.


Adrian 1966 TR4A CT64306 O
Wales UK.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ljung Madison" <team.net at daveola.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] alternator conversion in a tr3


> On 15/06/02 22:18 +0000, terryrs at comcast.net wrote:
>> With LED lights, I'm thinking the generator can keep up?
>> More of a question, really.
>
> Fairly easy to answer if your ammeter is working, turn everything on and
> see which way the needle points.  If you don't have LEDs yet, then turn on
> the parking lights and add whatever Amps the LED lights draw (which should
> be reasonably easy to find out).
>
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