Date:         Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:14:27 -0400
Reply-To:     tabe johnson <xtabe@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         tabe johnson <xtabe@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Alternator light glows dimly at idle...  Need new brushes?
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Hey everyone,

Just noticed this evening in the dark that the alternator
idiot light glows dimly at idle and gradually goes out as
I rev the engine.  The light is fully out by ~2500-3000 RPM.

I'm thinking it's time for new brushes.  Anyone agree?
Anyone disagree?


tabe johnson/87 westy

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