NardisCNC
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Hi, I'm a newbie here and to MG's in general. I just bought a 66 Midget a few weeks ago. And already I'm stumped having to ask kindly for assistance from the more knowledgeable minds on this forum.
Yesterday, I had to take off my starter to free up and lubricate the little gear that didn't want to engage. After fixing it and putting the starter back on. I found a single loose wire, and I don't know if it was attached or not before. Although I don't think it was attached. I don't know if I may have accidentally pulled it off.
My car (66 Midget) has been switched over to the Negative Ground system, and an Alternator has been installed in place of the generator. Currently the Alternator has 3 terminals on it, and only 1 wire coming off of it. Is that normal? There wouldn't be 2 wires would there?
I'm assuming that wire was from the Generator before, and is not being used now. Could that be right?
Also, I read online somewhere that 1-wire alternators don't charge until they are revved up. Is this correct? That might also explain why it didn't charge the battery at all after jumping that car and letting it idle for 10-15 mins. (I accidentally left the lights on earlier in the day).
The mystery wire (red/yellow) is a larger gauge wire than the one that is currently connected to the alternator (red/green). What else is confusing, is that its about the right length to reach the alternator and the spade connector is also of the larger type. I don't have a wiring diagram for this car yet. Any thoughts on this. Thanks in advance for any help!!
I look forward to meeting some of you this summer!!
Nardis
Yesterday, I had to take off my starter to free up and lubricate the little gear that didn't want to engage. After fixing it and putting the starter back on. I found a single loose wire, and I don't know if it was attached or not before. Although I don't think it was attached. I don't know if I may have accidentally pulled it off.
My car (66 Midget) has been switched over to the Negative Ground system, and an Alternator has been installed in place of the generator. Currently the Alternator has 3 terminals on it, and only 1 wire coming off of it. Is that normal? There wouldn't be 2 wires would there?
I'm assuming that wire was from the Generator before, and is not being used now. Could that be right?
Also, I read online somewhere that 1-wire alternators don't charge until they are revved up. Is this correct? That might also explain why it didn't charge the battery at all after jumping that car and letting it idle for 10-15 mins. (I accidentally left the lights on earlier in the day).
The mystery wire (red/yellow) is a larger gauge wire than the one that is currently connected to the alternator (red/green). What else is confusing, is that its about the right length to reach the alternator and the spade connector is also of the larger type. I don't have a wiring diagram for this car yet. Any thoughts on this. Thanks in advance for any help!!
I look forward to meeting some of you this summer!!
Nardis