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02-25-2022, 08:24 AM | #1 |
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Flatty Generator
Would it hurt the generator to run it with the wires disconnected? 53 Flathead.
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02-25-2022, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: Flatty Generator
It shouldn't.
It's not advisable to run an alternator disconnected, though. |
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02-25-2022, 08:58 AM | #3 |
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02-25-2022, 09:11 AM | #4 |
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Re: Flatty Generator
A 2 brush generator should be ok, a 3 brush generator the output has to be grounded to prevent high voltage burnout--- a 3 brush energized the fields internally s shorting the output preventing any building voltage internally (can make over 40volts).
The 2 brush as long as no power goes to fields will be ok. |
02-25-2022, 10:10 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Flatty Generator
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It looks like the 3 brush has an extra part added to it? I think I have the 2 brush with a regulator... Last edited by tommyleea; 02-25-2022 at 10:19 AM. Reason: add info |
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02-25-2022, 10:26 AM | #6 |
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02-25-2022, 10:39 AM | #7 |
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02-28-2022, 09:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: Flatty Generator
Just an update. I got Flatty cranked up and broke in..All went well. Lesson learned, put a socket on the headbolt next to the thermostat housing, before you tighten the housing down...or your socket might not go over the bolt for retorque. Thanks to all..
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