Adjusting generator brushes for 12 volt regulator

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Adjusting generator brushes for 12 volt regulator
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chris Bartol on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 11:04 am:

I just got a new Funprojects 12 volt regulator, but it seems that the generator is putting out too much according to the ammeter. FP recommends adjusting the third brush, which I did to its limit (as far away from the engine block as possible). At a high rate of running, it shows a charge of 10 to 12 (and 20 when it first starts).

Should I readjust the brush plate itself from the outside of the generator and how should I do this for the best possible result? Thanks, Chris


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 11:24 am:

Have you spoken directly to John Regan about it? I have found him to be extremely helpful, both with his products and Model T info in general. :-)

regan


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Seth from NC on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 11:32 am:

Yep! Call the man and he will coach you through what you need to know and need to do.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By keith g barrier on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 12:23 pm:

First thing is to follow the instructions with the VR to the letter. KGB


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ron Patterson-Nicholasville, Kentucky on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 12:57 pm:

From your description I strongly suspect the brush plate "lead" is incorrectly set. Better call John immediately before you destroy the expensive generator AND the Voltage Regulator.
Ron the Coilman


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John F. Regan on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 01:13 pm:

Chris:

The instructions are very specific about the max charge rate and you are way beyond the max capabilities of your generator and the VR also can be damaged depending on what is going on.


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