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Checking my voltage regulator
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TomO |
07-08-2017 @ 7:51 AM
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You are welcome, Steve. In most cases, we assume that the person asking the question has a working knowledge of the system and tools needed to service it. To limit your frustrations, please ask for explicit instructions, when you need them. To send a PM, just click the SEND PM box next to the PROFILE box which is next tor the REPLY box. To receive a PM, you must enable this feature in your profile.
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07-08-2017 @ 7:03 AM
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A PM is a personal message that is sent to your email address that you entered when you created your UserID and password for this site. It is a great communications device for those that what to converse privately.
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sarahcecelia |
07-08-2017 @ 5:22 AM
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Thank you for those very explicit instructions Tom! I'll follow them explicitly!!! Steve
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
07-08-2017 @ 5:19 AM
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Steve You said to send a PM; What is a PM??
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
07-07-2017 @ 5:55 PM
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I finally took the generator to an old guy, (semi- retired) "Old school" generator/ regulator repairman that has done them for years and years, about 28 miles up the road today. He said the generator isn't putting out right and he is going to take it apart, find out what it needs, get the parts and rebuild it. Then he's going to set it up with my regulator, on his test bench, and adjust the regulator if it needs it! He said the cost would be $200 or less depending on what parts it needs. Hoorah!! But sincerely, I appreciate all the guys that made comments to try to help me on this forum!!!
Regards, Steve Lee
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TomO |
07-05-2017 @ 6:33 AM
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Steve, I replied to your post in the General Ford Discussion, but I will give you a step by step directions here. These directions assume that your engine is in running condition and that all connections are in their normal mode. 1. Set the volt meter to the scale that has the maximum reading above 9 volts so that the 6-8 volts will be in the center of the range (10 or 15 volt range would be OK). 2. Connect the black or COM lead of the volt meter to the BAT terminal of the voltage regulator, leaving all wires connected. 3. Connect the red or + lead of the volt meter to a good ground (+terminal of battery, ground strap or engine bolt). 4. The meter should read battery voltage (6.2 - 6.5 Volts). 5. Start the engine and let it warm up. 6. Increase the engine speed to around 1.500 RPM and read the meter. 7. The meter should read at least 7.2 Volts and no more than 7.6 Volts. Any other reading means the regulator is out of range. 8. Let the engine idle for at least 30 seconds. 9 . Turn off the engine 10. Disconnect the meter.
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len47merc |
07-05-2017 @ 6:06 AM
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Steve - did you see my 2nd reply to you above?
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sarahcecelia |
07-05-2017 @ 5:43 AM
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Well, I looked in that Chilton manual, and it only tells you the air gaps and point gaps on the 1940 regulator! Darn!!
Regards, Steve Lee
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sarahcecelia |
07-05-2017 @ 5:26 AM
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I have chilton's 1940-1953! I'm literally amazed because I never knew that that I have that one!! I'll take a look in it. Thanks!
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len47merc |
07-05-2017 @ 5:16 AM
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Steve - sorry to have directed you to the Shop Manual, though to my credit I added the Motors Manual which cliftford endorsed as well. The '42-'48 Shop Manual does an adequate job of describing this process and I assumed the earlier Service Handbook for '32-'41 would have done so as well. Taking your description at face value I will refrain from that recommendation in the future. For your info - here is a link to an original Ford Motor Company REPAIR MANUAL GENERATING AND STARTING SYSTEMS 1933-1947 book from June 27, 1947 that covers the process per Ford's original procedures in complete detail: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-1947-ORIGINAL-Repair-Manual-Generating-and-Starting-Systems-Ford-Motor-Co-/272734738830?hash=item3f8041d98e:g:bQYAAOSw9NdXujTo These manuals are color coded - this one is yellow - and others exist for 'FUEL SYSTEMS' (red), 'ENGINES' (green), etc. Over the last few years I've been able to obtain a full set of quality, well-cared for originals. Perhaps this will help as well. I keep each of mine in fitted plastic sleeves and then all in a sealed plastic bag for protection/storage and only remove them for reference when needed or for display at Meets. If you'll send me a pm with your e-mail address I'll be glad to scan the applicable pages from the 'yellow' manual and send them to you if you are interested. Lastly, if you perform a search for 'voltage regulator' for 'ALL' Forums and Username 'TomO' you'll find dozens of results for which one or more will likely contain quality information from Tom on what you are searching for. Steve
This message was edited by len47merc on 7-5-17 @ 5:27 AM
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