6v gen
 

I'm not putting out enough to put decent charge into battery. I'm told regulator can be upped

Re: 6v gen
 

Is it a 3 or 2 brush generator? If 3, the third brush can be adjusted to increase or decrease output.

Re: 6v gen
 

no Doug cant be that lucky. however I think the old boy did brushes, Too much meat for 84 yrs. however still like to turn out a good 1/2 more volt

Re: 6v gen
 

Can you measure the output? Should be above 6v for sure, somewhere in the 7.2/7.3v range

Re: 6v gen
 

6.2 to 6.3 max. this regulator spring bending to increase has me

Re: 6v gen
 

did the field to ground, and zip all

Re: 6v gen
 

Voltage regulators can be adjusted, BUT, it requires bending components and a very small adjustment can make a big difference.

Re: 6v gen
 

so whats best way to test gen?

Re: 6v gen
 

I assume we are talking about a Ford. Get a good repair manual that covers the electrical system and follow the test procedure or find someone who is familiar with Ford systems. I for one would not try to tell you what to do online, except make sure reg is grounded and all connections are clean and tight. Maybe someone else will chime in.