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Q & A: Alternator 78B

Monday January 02nd, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget

Hello , I have a 1978 MGB Roadster, and have some questions that I hope you can help me with?
After driving the car for about 2 or 3 months the regulator on the alternator goes, once its bin replaced the car runs fine again, until the 2 to 3 months is up, what is wrong??
I am also leaking anti-freeze, not from any hoses, the rad, or thermostat. It starts leaking once the car belts start moving? When the car sits it won't leak????

Thank You,
Well -- you've got an interesting problem with the alternator. Here are some "rules." The Lucas alternator is a good unit as long as the battery is never jumped; the battery cable ends are kept clean and right (that means remove them, c... read more