Re: [T3] gen light on sometimes

["Keith Park" <TopNotchResto@worldnet.att.net>]

When my generators are about a week from death (worn brushes) they usually
do this.

Keith

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> From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
> To: type3-d@vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] gen light on sometimes
> Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 8:26 PM
> 
> On 2 Jun 99, at 8:19, Jorgensen wrote:
> 
> > sometimes when i start up my square, the gen light stays on until i rev
the
> > engine high.  i have replaced the voltage regulator and am going to get
a
> > rebuilt gen today (i was going to get one anyway).  if the light does
not go
> > out after that, what would i be looking for to be wrong?
> 
> I've seen this a few times but never been quite sure what causes it. 
> My guess is that it is a few shorted turns in the field windings. If 
> so, a good rebuilt should cure it. I recommend that you »gy a 
> generator rebuilt by Bosch.
> 
> Jim
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> Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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