Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:16 AM
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Re: 1940 6 volt system failure to charge
See post #40 in this discussion for a summary of things I typically do when rebuilding a generator.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2318057#post2318057
Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:13 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 02:41 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 11:29 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 650
Re: 1940 6 volt system failure to charge
Sorry to hear that, ebay beware. That's why I post a detailed description of the work I've done, show a photo of the generator before final assembly as well as after, and a video showing it running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 10:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8
06-13-2024, 11:24 AM
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Rebuilt 1940 generator
This is a hard to find 1939 - 1941 style generator. What makes it unusual is it only has one terminal stud on the side of the case. In 1942 they added a second terminal on the side for a ground. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 650
Re: 1940 6 volt system failure to charge
If you are interested. I can rebuild your generator properly , including new fields. The 1940 generator pictured above is one I rebuilt, keeping the nice original paint. It is for sale too. Glad to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 650
Re: 1940 6 volt system failure to charge
If you still have the original 1940 generator, you are fortunate. This style generator was only made 1939-1941. It has a single Field stud on the side of the case, in 1942 they added a second ground...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 650
Re: 1940 6 volt system failure to charge
To be clear, there is no such thing as polarizing a regulator. Only the generator is polarized. Polarizing sets the residual magnetism in the generator's pole shoes. Here is my short video on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 03:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
Re: Restoring cutouts
Ok thanks. Yes, the available repro cutouts are very poor quality. Original Ford cutouts are very high quality and are worth the effort to refurbish.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
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Forum: Model-A
06-09-2024, 11:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 04:52 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
Re: Restoring cutouts
Hmmm, my ears are burning , lol! I was at the Richmond AACA meet yesterday with a variety of restored generators and refurbished cutouts. I also had a restored model A generator with the new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 08:33 AM
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Re: electrical charging problem
The covers are spot welded on, usually with 2 spot welds, except the early type with tab terminals that have 4 spot welds. Filing the edge alone won't be enough to remove the weld. If you look close...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 04:28 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 05:19 AM
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Re: three brush regulator
The March 1934 service bulletin has a pretty detailed description of the two-rate relay. I suggest reading that to get a good understanding of how it works.
Have you seen Dave Gunnarson's recent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 03:40 PM
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Views: 7,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 512
Re: charging
If it was properly rebuilt, the brushes should have been sanded in to fit the commutator. I do this on every generator I rebuild.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 512
Re: charging
You must use an analog meter. What kind of cutout are you using? Did you install it backwards? Post some good clear photos of your generator so we can see.
Steve
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Forum: Early V8
05-13-2024, 01:22 PM
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