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Q & A: Alternator
Tuesday January 03rd, 2006
Mr. Twist,
I read that you will not handle these prior to 1 Sept and that is fine.
Here is my question regarding a '72 MGB. When the alternator is attached
to
the engine, but the wiring is not connected, I attached my test meter with
one lead to the center or middle terminal of the plug receiver on the back
of the alternator and the other lead to the head (for ground) and got a
complete circuit. Is this supposed to happen or does that indicate a
problem with the alternator?
Thanks for whenever you can get to it. I live in the middle of no where
so
more proximate sources of knowledge just don't exist.
Roger
Roger!
You must suspect a problem with the alternator or you wouldn't be
checking this out. You know, when you turn the ignition ON, the ignition
warning light should illuminate. When you exceed about 800-1000 rpm th... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)