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koates · 08-17-2012, 08:57 AM

Hi there, STOP messing around with it. You could do more damage and have more problems then when you started. Find an older auto electrician (over 60 ) who knows these units. An analog test set with voltmeter and ammeter is required to set these voltage regs up.(Digital multimeter throw it away for old cars). The cut out, voltage regulator and current regulator have VERY SPECIFIC adjustments and settings. They have to be set right. The generators could be a mix up of parts and have to be tested electrically and with a trained eye. The field coils in particular have to match the cars voltage otherwise the voltage regulator contacts will burn out. Ive been working on this stuff for 50 years, am in AUSTRALIA and not comming over to help you. Get an expert !! Regards, Kevin.

08-17-2012, 08:57 AM	#14
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,185	Re: Generator wont kick in until 1500 rpm's. Hi there, STOP messing around with it. You could do more damage and have more problems then when you started. Find an older auto electrician (over 60 ) who knows these units. An analog test set with voltmeter and ammeter is required to set these voltage regs up.(Digital multimeter throw it away for old cars). The cut out, voltage regulator and current regulator have VERY SPECIFIC adjustments and settings. They have to be set right. The generators could be a mix up of parts and have to be tested electrically and with a trained eye. The field coils in particular have to match the cars voltage otherwise the voltage regulator contacts will burn out. Ive been working on this stuff for 50 years, am in AUSTRALIA and not comming over to help you. Get an expert !! Regards, Kevin.