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41LjH · 07-22-2014, 04:20 PM

Asking this for a friend..
He put a 8 volt battery and a new regulator in his 54. The generator was checked by a reputable shop and the regulator was set for 8 volts.
When the car is started the gen light flickers at idle. Once the engine is revved a little the light goes out. BUT when RPM is futher increased the gen light comes back on very bright.
This is a stock 54 and my friend has owned it for over 25 years. It is very well maintained, kept inside and driven occassionally.

If you have any ideas please PM me as I don't check this forum often

Thanks in advance. !

Ole Don · 07-22-2014, 06:08 PM

The regulator sounds iffy. Try a voltmeter in an out of the way place.

Daves55Sedan · 07-25-2014, 07:34 PM

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If anything has been done to the regulator or the generator, I would re-polarize the generator. Then see if the light goes out.

07-22-2014, 04:20 PM	#1
41LjH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NW North Carolina Posts: 461	54 charging system Asking this for a friend.. He put a 8 volt battery and a new regulator in his 54. The generator was checked by a reputable shop and the regulator was set for 8 volts. When the car is started the gen light flickers at idle. Once the engine is revved a little the light goes out. BUT when RPM is futher increased the gen light comes back on very bright. This is a stock 54 and my friend has owned it for over 25 years. It is very well maintained, kept inside and driven occassionally. If you have any ideas please PM me as I don't check this forum often Thanks in advance. ! __________________ 3 pedals, 3 gears, no valve-covers.. *Now THAT* is a hot rod** !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwwB34vxJE

07-22-2014, 06:08 PM	#2
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: 54 charging system The regulator sounds iffy. Try a voltmeter in an out of the way place.

07-25-2014, 07:34 PM	#3
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 54 charging system Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If anything has been done to the regulator or the generator, I would re-polarize the generator. Then see if the light goes out.