Subject: RE: Generator light on/Ambassador
Author: Keith Ruff
Date: Oct 14, 2002, 4:49 AM
Post ID: 1711201571
"Was going to try re-exciting field coils, then check inside regulator
for sticking/dirty contacts, then pull tank and check generator.
Whaddya think??"
John,
Your plan is sound. Had the same problem with Patience a while back
too. Try exciting the field as you say, may get things working again.
My problem was the gen was shot and took out the regulator with it.
Reuilt the gen and bought a new regulator from MG and now all is well.
Keith Ruff
71 Police Ambassador - NJ
John Wells Jr wrote:
| Went to take the Ambo for a ride yesterday. Had it on the Battery Tender overnight just for routine maintenance. When I fied it up, noticed that the generator light was on very bright. Didn't notice that on the last ride but MIGHT have come on before I parked it last, definitely not on before that. Checked battery voltage with engie running--12.45V no change with revving engine. Cursory exam of voltage regulator didn't reveal any loose wires, etc. Have Guzziology and Premier manual and can follow them, but wondered what's the most likely Problem? Was going to try re-exciting field coils, then check inside regulator for sticking/dirty contacts, then pul ank and check generator. Whaddya think?? John Wells in PA 1973 Eldorado, 1997 Cal. 1100i w/Ural sidecar 1998 Centauro Sport, 2000 Bassa, 2000 V11 Sport 1970 Police Ambassador, 1972 Nuovo Falcone Military |