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Q & A: Generator Charging Circuit

Wednesday March 27th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Hi John, Wonderfull and immensely helpful page!!! My TD (5 post) charging system is giving me fits...Gen cuts out at around 3800 rpms. Light comes on. Slow down to 2000 rpms and it comes back on line. This is a newer Lucas regulator. Voltage was high...charging at almost 16 volts. I turned it down to 14 volts max, but it still cuts out at the same engine speed, so not voltage related. Any thoughts?? Also, I would like to convert my rearend to 4.3 and have a ring and pinion set from an MGA. Could you estimate cost if I supply the gears?
Many Thanks, Steve Tobias

I know that those charging circuits can sometimes give you fits. There are just a couple of components and a couple of important connexions -- follow me through on this: Ensure that the battery cables are tight, the fan belt is tight, and... read more