voltage regulator

gbs · Oct 28, 2015

I know this question is off the wall but can an alternator regulator be hooked to a generator? won't know if you never ask though

Dieseltech · Oct 28, 2015

No, generators and early alternators each have there own type regulator.

Janicholson · Oct 28, 2015

If you are a savvy electritonics tech, the regulation component probably could be adapted (a chore to match polarities and sensing systems). The use of a high capacity Diode for cutout function would be needed, as the gen armature must be disconnected when its output is lower than the battery. There are solid state regulators for generators. Jim
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gbs · Oct 28, 2015

I was thinking more along the line of an integral type

Janicholson · Oct 28, 2015

nope.
Jim
one way to get there

gbs · Oct 28, 2015

who sells the solid state ones,i've had issues with the ones made now, besides being 3 times the price they should be

old · Oct 28, 2015

Ya there are many things a person can or could make if they had the components to do so but now days things like diodes and transistor etc are getting hard to come by. I still remember the day when you could build a ham radio just by going to a electronics's store and buying the parts but now days those parts are not easy to find

teddy52food · Oct 28, 2015

If you have a Ford generator that needs current to make it charge you can use a simple Chrysler regulator from the 60's.

JMOR · Oct 28, 2015

(quoted from post at 21:19:25 10/28/15)
I know this question is off the wall but can an alternator regulator be hooked to a generator? won't know if you never ask though

lmost anything can be done if you are smart enough & educated enough, have the resources, but most of the time,, it comes down to is it the intelligent/economical thing to do?

Janicholson · Oct 28, 2015

The VW choice at the bottom of the list is (I think) workabe. Jim
A source.

RWT · Oct 28, 2015

I've got a 77 with a delco generator going with a chrysler type regulator. It's an older regulator and I think made in the US and has caused no trouble.

I put one on an 1800 with a more recent regulator and one failed by shorting. I didn't know a delco generator could put out 17 or so volts. The replacement regulator has failed by going open. I am going to try something different.

Both tractors are negative ground. That was harder to do on the 1800 with the gauges.

I also have ford style regulators on a 1950T and a 1650 with their original alternator's. The 1650 isn't working as good but I think it is a reference problem.

Why? I can't find good mechanical regulators anymore. Electronic regulators work better. Also you have to put a diode in the battery line of the generators since the cutout is gone.

RT (my 2 cents)

Janicholson · Oct 28, 2015

This is possible!
Two places

for parts

Jon Hagen · Oct 28, 2015

You would have to add a diode in place of the cutout relay, then use a solid state Ford / GM alternator regulator for internally grounded (B circuit)generators
For externally grounded(A circuit) generators, the 70-80's Chrysler solid state regulators will work. This is assuming your working on a 12V generator.

old · Oct 28, 2015

Ya but not like back in the days when you could go into a store and look for what you wanted and pick them up and walk out with them

Janicholson · Oct 28, 2015

The reality is that integrated circuits have driven discrete components into history books. Demand driven sales are not going to support 5 people in 100,000 population. Sad it is. Few even have the concept of how a flash light battery works. Jim

old · Oct 28, 2015

Yep plus back in the day a person could go out and buy many types of acid and other chemicals like say sulfur and salt Peter etc etc

souNdguy · Oct 29, 2015

as many have said... it depends.

You need to have the correct field type vreg to match the alt or genny, and you have to have a cutout in compatible voltage range. There are other issues that need to be 'close' .. like current regulator.. etc..e tc. but in general, 'yes'

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