Hi,
I'm writing asking for some general advice on how generators work . I've experienced some problems recently whereby the generator light would light up as soon as the engine was running . In this instance I had the generator inspected and a new rear bearing fitted and the brush carriers cleaned as the brushes appeared to be sticking . This happened twice . Now, all appears OK at engine idle but occassionally at cruising speed the warning light can be seen flickering and on one occasion it came on for about two minutes solidly before going off again .This was at night so I had dipped headlights. I probably should have stopped but due to traffic density and panic it was not possible.I took the battery out when I got back and found that it only needed a slight trickle charge to fully charge it (According to the charger ammeter) . I'm curious to know if when the generator warning light is displayed it means there is no current being produced for lights /ignition etc or whether it means that the battery is not being charged and that core electrical requirements are being met. I have a 95 A/H battery fitted at present which maybe beyond the generators ability to charge . Belt tension seems fine but I imagine if this was slipping it would not charge the battery at all.
Best wishes
Peter
I'm writing asking for some general advice on how generators work . I've experienced some problems recently whereby the generator light would light up as soon as the engine was running . In this instance I had the generator inspected and a new rear bearing fitted and the brush carriers cleaned as the brushes appeared to be sticking . This happened twice . Now, all appears OK at engine idle but occassionally at cruising speed the warning light can be seen flickering and on one occasion it came on for about two minutes solidly before going off again .This was at night so I had dipped headlights. I probably should have stopped but due to traffic density and panic it was not possible.I took the battery out when I got back and found that it only needed a slight trickle charge to fully charge it (According to the charger ammeter) . I'm curious to know if when the generator warning light is displayed it means there is no current being produced for lights /ignition etc or whether it means that the battery is not being charged and that core electrical requirements are being met. I have a 95 A/H battery fitted at present which maybe beyond the generators ability to charge . Belt tension seems fine but I imagine if this was slipping it would not charge the battery at all.
Best wishes
Peter
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