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37 Cab · 07-25-2024, 09:05 PM

My 37 has a 2 brush generator and a voltage regulator. Generator mounted fan. It will only charge 6.7 volts with the battery connected but charges 7.2 with the battery disconnected. Having trouble starting hot. I called Whitney`s about an alternator conversion. Talked to Tom. Apparently His dad has passed and now Tom has been diagnosed with ALS. He said he has two to do then he is most likely done. He said the shaft diameter is different between the 2 and 3 brush generators so i am not sure what I have since it is a 2 brush but has the fan mounted to it. I feel like my generator is not putting out enough amps to keep up. Any help would be appreciated..

07-25-2024, 09:05 PM	#1
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 543	Charging woes My 37 has a 2 brush generator and a voltage regulator. Generator mounted fan. It will only charge 6.7 volts with the battery connected but charges 7.2 with the battery disconnected. Having trouble starting hot. I called Whitney`s about an alternator conversion. Talked to Tom. Apparently His dad has passed and now Tom has been diagnosed with ALS. He said he has two to do then he is most likely done. He said the shaft diameter is different between the 2 and 3 brush generators so i am not sure what I have since it is a 2 brush but has the fan mounted to it. I feel like my generator is not putting out enough amps to keep up. Any help would be appreciated.. __________________ Tommy