1800: - warning light !!!!

Jim Smith · Jun 29th, 2012, 22:22

Hi, my ignition warning light came on suddenly whilst driving my 1966 p1800s
checked the fanbelt a.ok went for the [to my mind] the easiest solution brushes, removed dynamo ouch, checked brushes & springs also the commie all in great order, boxed it up & tried the engine, result solid red light!.
Removed cover on voltage regulator & found a small pip on the contacts , removed these with wet & dry 800 grade [dry of course] refitted cover, result red light goes out @800 rpm. Time taken for regulator check/adjust 5 minutes.
Time taken for easiest solution 1 hour 45 minutes plus grazed knuckles & a very sore 74 year old back, just thought this may be of some use to someone else.
Cheers jim Smith.

VolvoFan · Jun 30th, 2012, 20:54

Thanks, Jim. Just the sort of useful practical advice enthusiasts need.

Jun 29th, 2012, 22:22	#1
Jim Smith jim smith Last Online: Oct 18th, 2018 01:21 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sunderland	warning light !!!! Hi, my ignition warning light came on suddenly whilst driving my 1966 p1800s checked the fanbelt a.ok went for the [to my mind] the easiest solution brushes, removed dynamo ouch, checked brushes & springs also the commie all in great order, boxed it up & tried the engine, result solid red light!. Removed cover on voltage regulator & found a small pip on the contacts , removed these with wet & dry 800 grade [dry of course] refitted cover, result red light goes out @800 rpm. Time taken for regulator check/adjust 5 minutes. Time taken for easiest solution 1 hour 45 minutes plus grazed knuckles & a very sore 74 year old back, just thought this may be of some use to someone else. Cheers jim Smith.

Jun 30th, 2012, 20:54	#2
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 20:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	Thanks, Jim. Just the sort of useful practical advice enthusiasts need.

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