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Originally Posted by Hster
I have a "new to me" (~running) 30 Tudor that I have been trying to make reliable.
I have come across several problems that thanks to you Ford Barn Gurus have been easy to fix.
My latest problem happened when I want to install the Fun Project regulator.
When I was adjusting the third brush for the proper amperage I also checked the voltage. When the throttle was raised to show a charge I checked the voltage it was ~9 volts the lights were very bright and when I used the horn it screamed.
My question is what determines the generator VOLTAGE output, and how it can change?
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The Model A is NOT some modern "needs to be perfect", "exact to a fraction" or any of this modern car crap, it has no computer, is basic electricity, treat is as such and forget all this 'perfect' nonsense.
The automatic cutout is made to control output, shove your third brush to full charge and forget it, this will barely handle your 50cp lights, but it will, more or less. Do that and just drive on and be happy, bulbs are made to handle 8 or even more volts, the brighter the lights the better.
I converted my regular generator into a 2-brush unit, I use the 8N Ford tractor regulator, mounted on firewall. This ends up same as your updated regulated cutout, control my voltage in a different way. I'm an electrical engineer.
Warrene