The Ford Barn

katy · 01-07-2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

It isn't safe to drive a stock Model "A" in modern traffic.

Where's your sense of adventure?

eagle · 01-07-2022, 08:51 PM

With my FP voltage regulator, I have the best of both worlds I believe. Regulated battery charging, original generator. Have they started making them again? Last I heard they were NOT.

Bruce of MN · 01-08-2022, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by eagle

With my FP voltage regulator, I have the best of both worlds I believe. Regulated battery charging, original generator. Have they started making them again? Last I heard they were NOT.

Do you mean this one? http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/generator.htm

eagle · 01-08-2022, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Do you mean this one? http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/generator.htm

No, I was referring to the fun projects regulator in a cutout can. However, that one looks like a good option. Thx

Badpuppy · 01-08-2022, 10:04 AM

Stay away from the FP regulator. When (not if) it fails it may take your generator with it. Elegant circuitry, but flawed design. Unlikely it will be revived.

James Peterson claims 15 amp current limit, but I don't see a sensor in the output path. It looks like a good design though.

nkaminar · 01-08-2022, 12:03 PM

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You can use a 6 volt or 12 volt regulator that were made for later 1930 or later Ford cars or tractors. The can be hidden somewhere or on the firewall, your choice. The third brush is disabled and the wire that normally goes to the third brush is lead to the field terminal on the regulator. An example is here: https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrical..._t1_B019DHPRHG.

The Field terminal (FLD) goes to the wire that was removed from the third brush. The BAT terminal goes to the battery. The ARM terminal goes to the generator, either before or after the cut out. The regulators have a cutout built in so the old cutout can be bypassed. There are 2 wires going to the generator but they can be lead inside the conduit to be not visible.

Do not use the regulators for GM cars because the field function is different.

01-07-2022, 08:51 PM	#42
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: I think it's time to move to an alternator With my FP voltage regulator, I have the best of both worlds I believe. Regulated battery charging, original generator. Have they started making them again? Last I heard they were NOT. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

01-08-2022, 10:04 AM	#45
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,145	Re: I think it's time to move to an alternator Stay away from the FP regulator. When (not if) it fails it may take your generator with it. Elegant circuitry, but flawed design. Unlikely it will be revived. James Peterson claims 15 amp current limit, but I don't see a sensor in the output path. It looks like a good design though.

01-08-2022, 12:03 PM	#46
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: I think it's time to move to an alternator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can use a 6 volt or 12 volt regulator that were made for later 1930 or later Ford cars or tractors. The can be hidden somewhere or on the firewall, your choice. The third brush is disabled and the wire that normally goes to the third brush is lead to the field terminal on the regulator. An example is here: https://www.amazon.com/DB-Electrical..._t1_B019DHPRHG. The Field terminal (FLD) goes to the wire that was removed from the third brush. The BAT terminal goes to the battery. The ARM terminal goes to the generator, either before or after the cut out. The regulators have a cutout built in so the old cutout can be bypassed. There are 2 wires going to the generator but they can be lead inside the conduit to be not visible. Do not use the regulators for GM cars because the field function is different. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 01-08-2022 at 12:11 PM.