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Possible Causes
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Remedy |
| Generator not charging when running at about 20 m.p.h. with no lights in use. Due to:- |
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| Broken or loose connection in generator circuit, or regulator not functioning correctly. |
Examine charging and field circuit wiring. Tighten loose connection or renew broken lead. Particularly, examine battery connections. Examine regulator. |
Commutator greasy or dirty.
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Clean with soft rag moistened in petrol. |
Giving low or intermittent output, when car is running steadily in top gear. Due to:--
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Generator belt slipping.
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Adjust belt (see Section B). |
| Loose or broken connections In generator circuit, |
Examine charging and field circuits wiring. Tighten loose connections or replace broken lead. Particularly examine battery connections. |
| Brushes greasy or dirty. |
Clean with soft rag moistened in petrol. |
| Brushes worn or not fitted correctly. |
Renew worn brushes. See that brushes bed “ correctly. |
| Regulator not functioning correctly. |
Examine regulator. |
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Giving high output, Due to:-
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Regulator not functioning correctly.
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Examine regulator. |
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