17-10-2022, 07:13 PM
My 1937 Ruby has not been used for about 12 months.
Last w/e I put a drop of fresh petrol in the carb and was pleased with how easily it started. Everything seemed to be in order - all electrical stuff working normally eg lights, indicators, ignition etc.
BUT...... The ignition warning light would not go out - in fact it glowed brighter as engine speed increased, and the ammeter showed no positive charge [ it does show a discharge when lights switched on ]
The cut out is closing when the revs increase - as normal, so presumably the dynamo is charging, and the ammeter terminals are live [from the battery ] when ignition is on and engine stationary.
Nothing has changed while it was laid up, as far as I know. I shall trace the wiring and check connections, but does anyone have any bright ideas as to the cause please ?
Thanks
Peter Smith
Last w/e I put a drop of fresh petrol in the carb and was pleased with how easily it started. Everything seemed to be in order - all electrical stuff working normally eg lights, indicators, ignition etc.
BUT...... The ignition warning light would not go out - in fact it glowed brighter as engine speed increased, and the ammeter showed no positive charge [ it does show a discharge when lights switched on ]
The cut out is closing when the revs increase - as normal, so presumably the dynamo is charging, and the ammeter terminals are live [from the battery ] when ignition is on and engine stationary.
Nothing has changed while it was laid up, as far as I know. I shall trace the wiring and check connections, but does anyone have any bright ideas as to the cause please ?
Thanks
Peter Smith