The Ford Barn

Blu Dice · 11-01-2015, 12:50 PM

This is a original stock '52 Ford w/ FH V8 - AMP gauge jumps a little but stays on the "charging" side - is this normal - never saw this on my '50. If I should be concerned - is this a generator issue or regulator issue. FYI just installed new brushes in the generator and replaced both fan belts, also cleaned the points in the regulator with sand paper. I did this because a AMP gauge showing a discharge when I drove with lights on. Battery is showing +6 volts not running and at idle. I've got a new regulator on order but would rather not spend $50 bucks if not necessary.
Thx

Clem Clement · 11-01-2015, 01:00 PM

Brushes wearing in?

Blu Dice · 11-01-2015, 02:28 PM

Really? Does it take very long for this to work it self out?

Blu Dice · 11-02-2015, 07:07 AM

200 people have viewed this - so I guess no one disagrees - just needs to break in the new brushes. Drove it several miles yesterday and it continues to improve - less jumping of the AMP needle.
Thx

DD931 · 11-02-2015, 11:42 AM

Did you seat the brushes with sandpaper when you installed them?

Blu Dice · 11-02-2015, 03:43 PM

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No I didn't.
I didn't know it had to be done.

DD931 · 11-03-2015, 01:06 PM

It only takes a minute and solves the problem you are describing. I have an old Allen Electrical Service Manual that goes to great lengths to describe how to "Sand" the brushes. If you PM me with your email address I'll scan that piece and send it to you.

Blu Dice · 11-03-2015, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DD931

It only takes a minute and solves the problem you are describing. I have an old Allen Electrical Service Manual that goes to great lengths to describe how to "Sand" the brushes. If you PM me with your email address I'll scan that piece and send it to you.

Thank you I've already found the needed info - thanks.

11-01-2015, 12:50 PM	#1
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Is this normal? This is a original stock '52 Ford w/ FH V8 - AMP gauge jumps a little but stays on the "charging" side - is this normal - never saw this on my '50. If I should be concerned - is this a generator issue or regulator issue. FYI just installed new brushes in the generator and replaced both fan belts, also cleaned the points in the regulator with sand paper. I did this because a AMP gauge showing a discharge when I drove with lights on. Battery is showing +6 volts not running and at idle. I've got a new regulator on order but would rather not spend $50 bucks if not necessary. Thx __________________ 4 doors are better than no doors!

11-01-2015, 01:00 PM	#2
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,406	Re: Is this normal? Brushes wearing in?

11-01-2015, 02:28 PM	#3
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Re: Is this normal? Really? Does it take very long for this to work it self out? __________________ 4 doors are better than no doors!

11-02-2015, 07:07 AM	#4
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Re: Is this normal? 200 people have viewed this - so I guess no one disagrees - just needs to break in the new brushes. Drove it several miles yesterday and it continues to improve - less jumping of the AMP needle. Thx __________________ 4 doors are better than no doors!

11-02-2015, 11:42 AM	#5
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Is this normal? Did you seat the brushes with sandpaper when you installed them?

11-02-2015, 03:43 PM	#6
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Re: Is this normal? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No I didn't. I didn't know it had to be done. __________________ 4 doors are better than no doors!

11-03-2015, 01:06 PM	#7
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Is this normal? It only takes a minute and solves the problem you are describing. I have an old Allen Electrical Service Manual that goes to great lengths to describe how to "Sand" the brushes. If you PM me with your email address I'll scan that piece and send it to you.