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Generator light stays on with ignition off

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Generator light stays on with ignition off

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Battery sparks also when disconnected (6V).  Stuck regulator? Shorted armature?  I assumed the gen. had failed (likely overdue for brushes), but didn’t notice the light didn’t go off when I parked.
Suggestions?

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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