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Old 06-05-2017, 05:19 AM   #5
Frank Miller
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Default Re: Charging System and Overdrive

Funny it did not short out enough to blow the fuse.

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Originally Posted by Paul/Woodinville View Post
I had the same sort of problem on my 49 while about a hundred miles from home. What I found to be the problem was that the solenoid was shorting out and causing a direct voltage draw which the generator couldn't keep up with. I pulled the fuse on the relay and the amp meter showed charge again. I had to drive home on the freeway without overdrive which was not fun especially since my wife was with me.
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