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OnlyJohn · 12-02-2023, 03:06 PM

Hello,
I have a question regarding the three brush generators.
Do all of them have the movable brush that provides for the adjustment of more or less amperage?

Thank you,

JW

Marshall V. Daut · 12-02-2023, 03:11 PM

Model A's, yes.
Marshall

rotorwrench · 12-02-2023, 04:03 PM

Even the 5-brush powerhouse generator has the one current control brush. The generators of this kind were common for any vehicle or tractor that didn't need over 20-amps to function.

Marshall V. Daut · 12-02-2023, 05:55 PM

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Ya' know what? Even Model T generators had a movable third brush plate. But it was a little more complicated to set up the third brush plate initially in a Model T generator. Once set up, however, moving the third brush plate like a Model A adjusted the charging rate. You first had to loosen a nut inside, though. Move the plate in the same direction as in a Model A generator, find the rate you like and then tighten the nut back up. Yup! Henry made it easier in his Model A!
Marshall

12-02-2023, 03:06 PM	#1
OnlyJohn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 4	A Model Generator Question Hello, I have a question regarding the three brush generators. Do all of them have the movable brush that provides for the adjustment of more or less amperage? Thank you, JW

12-02-2023, 03:11 PM	#2
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,626	Re: A Model Generator Question Model A's, yes. Marshall

12-02-2023, 04:03 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: A Model Generator Question Even the 5-brush powerhouse generator has the one current control brush. The generators of this kind were common for any vehicle or tractor that didn't need over 20-amps to function.

12-02-2023, 05:55 PM	#4
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,626	Re: A Model Generator Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ya' know what? Even Model T generators had a movable third brush plate. But it was a little more complicated to set up the third brush plate initially in a Model T generator. Once set up, however, moving the third brush plate like a Model A adjusted the charging rate. You first had to loosen a nut inside, though. Move the plate in the same direction as in a Model A generator, find the rate you like and then tighten the nut back up. Yup! Henry made it easier in his Model A! Marshall