<VV> Generator/Headlight Problems

[S M]

Definitely suspect the dimmer switch for the headlight issue, but the generator issue is separate. I'd start by looking at the gen brushes and checking the output of the gen. As a matter of course I'd look at the plastic connector at the firewall for signs of melting around the fat red wire. I'd clean these connections, and think about doing "bypass surgery" on the fat red wire as a precaution. If all else checks out, I'd suspect the regulator. If it's a stock one, I'd take the cover off and check for points stuck together.
yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message -----
From: J R Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012 3:52 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> Generator/Headlight Problems
To: VirtualVairs AA <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>, Ken Maxwell <kobramax at insightbb.com>

> First suspect on these situations is always the "dimmer" switch -
> which can 
> sometimes become the "black out" switch.
> Later, JR
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Maxwell" <kobramax at insightbb.com>
> To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 2:19 PM
> Subject: <VV> Generator/Headlight Problems
> 
> 
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I bought a pretty nice 64 Spyder coupe last weekend and it was 
> running 
> > great
> > until I started home from our Derby City Corvair Club meeting 
> last Tuesday
> > night, I turned on the lights for the first time and the 
> generator light
> > came on and has stayed on ever since. Also, when I hit the 
> high beams, all
> > the headlights now go out (pretty spooky at 60 mph). Are these 
> two things
> > related and what should I do? I did check the battery ground 
> strap and it
> > seems good and tight. I am going to order a new high beam 
> switch.The 
> > battery
> > is still strong and the car still runs great!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Ken Maxwell
> 
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