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Old August 18th 08, 01:29 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Speedy Jim[_2_]
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Default My 72 SB lives again! Now the gen light is acting up.

barnhart_pinball wrote:
> Thanks to Chris (Halatos) for the great guide on adjusting valves. I always
> forget how sensative these little buggers are...one valve was really loose,
> some were loose by a bit and a couple were too tight. Makes for a crappy
> running little car for sure. Runs strong now!
>
> Now since I reinstalled the engine, the gen light acts odd. Normally, the
> light comes on when switched on, then goes out when it starts/runs. Well,
> now it's doing the opposite. It's off when the car is switched on, then
> comes on when it starts/runs.
>
> Did I hook up the generator backwards?
>
> Mitch
>



Wiring like so:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/schem/gen_reg.jpg

Do the generator tests shown on my web site:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/gen.htm


Is it possible that you have an alternator, not a generator?

Was the battery removed? Check that it is installed with
correct polarity: Neg post grounded.

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
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