Alternator Light - 02/28/10 08:16 PM
O.K. Here is my question. On a vehicle with an alternator light (GM),power from the accesory side of the ignition switch goes through the alternator light bulb to the field terminal of the alternator. On my 1936 Pontiac with OHC6 and a standard internal regulator Delco alternator, I have to rev the engine past 2000 RPM to get the light to go off. Why? This is not the first time I have run into this. My 54 GMC is the same way. I have been a mechanic for a lot of years and I have seen this several times and I don't know the answer. Also, changing the regulator dosen't help. I hope there is someone out there smarter than me. Thanks, Joe