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High voltage?

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RegoR

10-18-2005 12:12:40




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I just replaced a non-fuctioning ammeter with a volt meter which indicates about 14V at idle and pushes 18V at higher revs. I confirmed this with a digital VOM. The Delco-Remy voltage regulator looks to be original for this '57 TO-35. It has two adjustment screws at opposite corners, but I've never tinkered with one.
First, is the voltage excessive?
Second, if so, can this be adjusted? How? OR, if so, should I replace the VR?
Last, does this need to be an exact MF replacement?
Thanks in advance.
RogeR

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Texas Denny

10-19-2005 13:00:09




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 Re: High voltage? in reply to RegoR, 10-18-2005 12:12:40  
You are on the right track. The voltage regulator is supposed to maintain the voltage at about 14 volts at all rpms. If it gets above 14.5 volts, it will shorten the life of the battery significantly. If it runs for even 8 hours at 18 volts, the battery will probably be shot.

So your regulator is not working. It needs to be replaced. If you get one from Massey it will be plug compatible. Regulators of many types will work but you need to have significant electrical savy to make a different one work successfully. I've gotten 6 volt mechanical regulators to work at 12 volts. I've gotten mechanical regulators to work with alternators designed for a solid state regulator. I've not been successful in mixing and matching electronic regulators.

Since you have adjustment screws, it sounds like you have the mechanical type of regulator. Make sure the contacts are clean and not pitted and that they move easily - press on them with your finger. You can reduce the tension on the spring of the regulating coil to reduce voltage. The other coil is a voltage sense coil and seems to be working ok since the charger (alternator or generator) is working. If you can't get the charger coil to flucuate continuously and reduce the voltage, I'd replace it with the current MF part.

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RegoR

10-20-2005 09:42:18




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 Re: High voltage? in reply to Texas Denny, 10-19-2005 13:00:09  
Thanks, Denny!



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