Generator light on?

Casey · Post by **Casey** » August 10, 2011, 3:06 am

So the generator light went on tonight when I turned off the ignition of my '64 with a 223. The light stayed on until I pulled the negative cable off of the battery. Slight electrical smell under the hood. Any ideas?

Thanks

RlCHARD CRANlUM · Post by **RlCHARD CRANlUM** » August 11, 2011, 10:10 pm

Either the voltage regulator went, or the generator went, and took the voltage regulator with it. I had a similar problem with my 62 292. The light came on, I revved up the motor, and the light went out. Eventually it came back on for good. I ended up with a rebuilt generator and new voltage regulator.

bobenhotep · Post by **bobenhotep** » August 13, 2011, 5:53 am

the cutout points are staying closed on the regulator.
you need to adjust the regulator, or you will burn something up. mine did that, but then i replaced the generator with an alternator.