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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2017, 12:38 PM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

When I install the EVR I remove the adjustable brush and it's holding ring. The wire that used to go to the adjustable brush now goes to the EVR. The EVR controls the output to the field windings by...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,655
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

I got the cutout in the mail today, and as I suspected, the cut in voltage was too high for a regulated generator. I adjust it to 6.2 volts, which changed to 6.5 volts when the cover was reinstalled,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,655
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

The ammeter reads only the charge going into the battery, or the current being drained from the battery. Since Jeff's generator is now regulated, it has no third brush to adjust. The amps will change...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,655
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

Jeff has my EVR to regulate the output to about 7.2 volts, so he's safe as far as burning up the generator.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,655
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

If you want to break the spot welds and adjust the cutout yourself, I'll list a couple threads that should help. Here's the first one.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,655
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator no-charge update

I'm sure I know the problem. The cutout isn't closing before 7.2 volts is reached. A lot of cutouts won't close before 8 or more volts is reached because without a voltage regulator...
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