Generator cutout
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- First Name: Rod
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Re: Generator cutout
I think the one on the left is a John Regan voltage regulator. You might contact him (he's on this forum) and ask. I don't know about the other.
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1946 Aeronca Champ
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Re: Generator cutout
The one on the left can be normally repaired by cleaning the points,and adjust so that the points close at about 6.5 to 7 volts. I clean and check mine once a year.
It is simpler to use a diode, but they can fail and burn up the generator armature like what happened to me when I tried a diode
Art Mirtes
It is simpler to use a diode, but they can fail and burn up the generator armature like what happened to me when I tried a diode
Art Mirtes
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Re: Generator cutout
Art
The correct operate voltage for the reverse current cutout is 7.2 volts which is the charging voltge for a 6 Volt battey.
Ron Patterson
The correct operate voltage for the reverse current cutout is 7.2 volts which is the charging voltge for a 6 Volt battey.
Ron Patterson
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Re: Generator cutout
Ron,
Thanks or the info. Four years ago I guessed at the voltage. I used 4 d cell batteries at the time and it worked. I now have a very good laboratory grade dc power supply.
Art Mirtes 3
Thanks or the info. Four years ago I guessed at the voltage. I used 4 d cell batteries at the time and it worked. I now have a very good laboratory grade dc power supply.
Art Mirtes 3