[T2] Gen light blinks

[Bob Pratt]

Thank you all for your advice. I'll start with the easiest one first and work my way up from there!
I just installed my newly painted bumpers! Myles is looking better and better! 
Two more adult auto body classes left till Thanksgiving! 

Bob

> On Nov 14, 2017, at 7:52 AM, Joseph Delecki <jdelecki at msn.com> wrote:
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> Bob,
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> I believe you mentioned that you had the generator rebuilt and it is operating properly(?). And the generator belt is tensioned properly.  It’s possible to test the generator in place with automobile gauge voltage and current meters if you understand basic electricity . Also, perhaps your voltage regulator is causing the problem. I would give the voltage regulator a few taps and see if it frees up a relay.
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> If not, try swapping out the voltage regulator with a new one. If you had the generator rebuilt, it’s probably time for a new voltage regulator.
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> Joe  
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> From: type2 <type2-bounces at type2.com> on behalf of Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:57:58 AM
> To: Bob Pratt
> Cc: Kevin Guarnotta; type2 at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] Gen light blinks
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> Typically generators fail by the brushes wearing out. This is more of a
> service item and a feature of all DC generators. I can't say how often,
> maybe every 30k miles? You can look at them with a flashlight, see if they
> are long or short. Change thru the slots.
> Al
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> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
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> > I'll take a look!! Thanks!
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > > On Nov 11, 2017, at 8:59 PM, Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> > wrote:
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> > > I’m not sure about generator connections – but I know on my alternator –
> > where the wire connects at the top of the generator- that stud has loosened
> > up on mine, and I need to check it every now and then. Maybe it is a loose
> > stud on your generator?
> > >
> > > -Kevin Guarnotta
> > > Jamaica Plain, MA
> > >
> > > ’78 Westy
> > > '69 Singlecab
> > > '65 Ez-camper
> > >
> > >
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