Generator Light is flickering on and off.

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sunbug74
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Generator Light is flickering on and off.

Post by sunbug74 »

Hey guys,
I have a question about the generator light. When I am driving on the freeway at about 60-70mph the light starts flickering but never goes to a solid light and it seems to go off if I drive about 55 to 60. I did put a new alternator belt on it about a two weeks ago and adjusted the tension on the belt. Before I put the belt on the light had came on and wanted to stay on and after the belt change it went off, but here recently it started flickering and I would like to what is causing it? I have a 74 Sunbug with a alternator no other aftermarket things on it.
Thanks in advance,
Jeremy :?:
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JC-ATL
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Post by JC-ATL »

Check your belt tension again - sounds like your belt's slipping at high speeds.
gsurfstar6

Light Flickering

Post by gsurfstar6 »

Check your main fuses for proper current flow & check the main ground for your battery & the trans nose cone. Aloha from the G-man !
P.S. Let me know the results.
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