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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed

Now I wish I hadn'a chucked my genny for an alternator. All LEDs too. Good luck, Jeff.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

Since you have turn signal lamps in the bumper you should leave the bucket lamp as designed, for parking lamp. I don't understand your intention in post #1.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

The original use of the second bulb was as a parking lamp, with the absence of cowl lamps. If you have cowl lamps it's ok to use the second bulb for turn signals, although it makes more sense to use...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,574
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues

In response to post #20 - My thinking is the switch control is within reach, the switch at the bottom keeps hot wires out of the column tube.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 974
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Faulty Flasher

Another problem is that most TS switches come with 12V pilot bulbs. You may need to change out that bulb.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By Badpuppy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Tail light Wiring

Switch plate on the repo harness is for the later switch. You need to find an early plate/puck and solder it in place of the new one.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,112
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Blowing Starter Safety Fuse Help Please

ndnchf is correct. The battery closes the points and connects it to the generator (motor), which blows the fuse.

Question is, where did that generator case come from. Looks like you need to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Generator Wiring

That's a diode cutout - https://www.amazon.com/All-States-Universal-Generator-Cut-Out/dp/B01N1PZUB3

Connect the output to one side, other side toward battery. If it doesn't work, rotate it 180...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,463
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Voltage regulator

The ammeter is a battery charge indicator. It doesn't tell you much about the generator except that it's working. 1-2 amps is a good steady charge for a healthy battery, after recovery from the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,463
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Voltage regulator

You describe a series regulator such as used in the internal Wesenberg type, which switches field current to limit output voltage. Regan's external shunt (parallel) regulator pulses excess power to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 886
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: bad ammeter effect

Jumper won't remove the ammeter. It may be shorting to the tank. Jumper won't clear that.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 927
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Headlight Switch Plastic Puck

Use the global parts search for

00677-100

CONTACT PLATE ONLY (DISC) FOR MAIN WIRING HARNESS- 9 CONTACTS
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Headlights

I would keep it original. Reliable enough, and think of The Next Guy. There's enough to confuse him with.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: ' 31 Head Lights

Gary, everything stated there is true, except Ford never authorized 50 CP bulbs as it strains the limit of the generator.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: 20-0-20 amp meter

A regulated alternator won't push more than a couple amps into the battery under normal running conditions. It's the discharge from the battery in the other direction due to overload that could hurt...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: 2 Bulb Headlight idea (1929 A)

Some say the headlight bulb is less noticeable than the cowl or bumper location. But I'd say it's better than nothing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 861
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: converting a 12 volt alternator to a 6 volt positive ground

Positive and negative ground use the same regulator. Negative screws directly to the case, positive uses insulated screws, and jumpers the negative side to the output. You may have omitted the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Turn signals - not working when engine running

So are you saying this fixed it?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,120
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Need Help with a Model A that’s Overcharging.

Fouled plugs? Shot in the dark, but it sounds oddly familiar to me, many years ago.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-27-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,122
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Battery Location

Owning a model A is like being married to a woman. Any attempt at changing her nature will lead only to tears and disappointment.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,826
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: Ethanol 101

Info seems accurate but biased. Buy their product, see if it helps. Caveat emptor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,104
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: horn wiring

The idea is to get battery to one brush, ground to the other. Shouldn't matter which polarity. The yellow harness wire comes direct from battery via the cutout, the other wire goes to the horn...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: nuts and bolts

Do you mean the Know your nuts thread on VFF?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By Badpuppy
Re: amp meter question

12V system uses 1/2 the current of 6V for the same power. Unless you intend to power a heavy load with your battery with the engine off, a 20A meter should do just fine. In the other direction it...
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