How do you "energize" a new dynamo?
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I've been advised to "energize" or "polarize" my new dynamo to suit the car polarity? (for a 1967 MGB GT) can anyone tell me how this is done? or even if it's needed. The car is starting with the new dynamo but my ignition light stays on all the time (1967 MGB GT) Been advised to buy new dynamo then try new voltage regulator box. New dynamo has not solved the problem but before I buy a new regulator box I've been advised to "energize" the dynamo, but I've not got a clue how to do this can any one help? or does anyone have any tips about the ignition light problem.(first classic car and I'm learning as I go)
Cheers Scott
Cheers Scott
Edited by 1967mgbgt on Saturday 6th September 19:06
Hi,
Try these links
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/MascNew/...
http://www.mgccq.org.au/tech8.htm
Should do the trick,
MG Mark
Try these links
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/MascNew/...
http://www.mgccq.org.au/tech8.htm
Should do the trick,
MG Mark
Is this a regular use car or a concourse toy?
If anything other than a concourse toy I would seriously suggest you consider ditching the voltage reg and dynamo and going to an alternator.
It will take you about an hour to do the conversion will be generally more reliable (only one item to go wrong as opposed to two), is very easy, means you can just go in to a scrap yard and pick up a variety of alternators for peanuts (or in an emergency eg. on hols).
If anything other than a concourse toy I would seriously suggest you consider ditching the voltage reg and dynamo and going to an alternator.
It will take you about an hour to do the conversion will be generally more reliable (only one item to go wrong as opposed to two), is very easy, means you can just go in to a scrap yard and pick up a variety of alternators for peanuts (or in an emergency eg. on hols).
Many thanks! The info. was very useful. I'll work on it.
MG Mark said:
Hi,
Try these links
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/MascNew/...
http://www.mgccq.org.au/tech8.htm
Should do the trick,
MG Mark
Try these links
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/MascNew/...
http://www.mgccq.org.au/tech8.htm
Should do the trick,
MG Mark
Gee thanks.....never thought of that!
wildoliver said:
Is this a regular use car or a concourse toy?
If anything other than a concourse toy I would seriously suggest you consider ditching the voltage reg and dynamo and going to an alternator.
It will take you about an hour to do the conversion will be generally more reliable (only one item to go wrong as opposed to two), is very easy, means you can just go in to a scrap yard and pick up a variety of alternators for peanuts (or in an emergency eg. on hols).
If anything other than a concourse toy I would seriously suggest you consider ditching the voltage reg and dynamo and going to an alternator.
It will take you about an hour to do the conversion will be generally more reliable (only one item to go wrong as opposed to two), is very easy, means you can just go in to a scrap yard and pick up a variety of alternators for peanuts (or in an emergency eg. on hols).
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