PEH

That is a fantastic story! All the way to PA????

About the brushes not illuminating the light, doesn't seem logical does it.

I had this same thing happen to me, stranded in a strip-mall. I had no clue the alt didn't work. Fortunately I got help from the buxom bartender at the local bar in the strip-mall and got home. She jumped me with her new Z-28. Jump-started that is.
Checked the charging at the battery, nada. Put in a junk alt purchased at the local pick and pull for $10, and voila!

Thanks for reminding me about this odd failure mode.

To all of you out there, if you notice the starter doesn't turn as fast, or your lights seem dimmer, check your voltage!

If you don't have a meter, go to Radio Shack and buy one, Do it today!

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
1977 Suzuki GS750B
1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser)
1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago")
Solex Moped
1975 Dodge P/U camper


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