<VV> Generator/Headlight Problems

[J R Read]

First suspect on these situations is always the "dimmer" switch - which can 
sometimes become the "black out" switch.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Maxwell" <kobramax at insightbb.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 2:19 PM
Subject: <VV> Generator/Headlight Problems


> Hi Guys,
>
> I bought a pretty nice 64 Spyder coupe last weekend and it was running 
> great
> until I started home from our Derby City Corvair Club meeting last Tuesday
> night, I turned on the lights for the first time and the generator light
> came on and has stayed on ever since. Also, when I hit the high beams, all
> the headlights now go out (pretty spooky at 60 mph). Are these two things
> related and what should I do? I did check the battery ground strap and it
> seems good and tight. I am going to order a new high beam switch.The 
> battery
> is still strong and the car still runs great!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken Maxwell