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07-01-2013, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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Voltage regulator specification
The 1929 Sports Coupe I acquired last year appears to have a later model generator. The unit seems to be functioning acceptably, however I would like to add a voltage regulator. I understand that an EVR may need to be matched to the generator, and at this point I'm not sure which generator I have. It's approximately 5.75" long with a 1.5" wide band. I'm running a 6v positive ground system. Any help you can give me in determining the type of generator I have will be greatly appreciated. (Photos attached).
I would also appreciate any recommendations you have regarding a source for the correct EVR. Thanks - Bill |
07-01-2013, 01:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Voltage regulator specification
Judging from the front terminal post, you have a 29 generator main housing with the later model 46 (1933 and later 4 cylinder generator) brush end plate. A lot of times generator parts get mixed and matched in a patch up rebuild but are basicly the same. I use the Fun Projects voltage regulator on both the model A and the model 46 type generators with great results.
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07-01-2013, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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There are three places to get a regulator. Each do the same job only differently.
Tom Wesenberg inside the generator contact here on the Barn, Fun Projects replaces the cutout, and James Peterson's in the band.
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07-02-2013, 07:50 AM | #6 |
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My interest in adding a voltage regulator is based on the many posts I've read on this subject here on this website. While I believe in maintaining the original configuration of the car, I realize that battery charging requirements vary with driving conditions (day, night, trip length, etc.), and I'd rather add a proven device that automatically compensates for these rather than continuously manually adjusting the generator output to meet these needs. |
07-02-2013, 08:54 AM | #7 |
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Re: Voltage regulator specification
The Fun Projects regulator replaces the cut out and looks just like it.Tom's regulator replaces the third brush and retains the use of the original cut out.I put one of Tom's in a powerhouse generator a few years ago,I've never heard a peep out of the owner since,must be working.Before he was constantly boiling batteries.If you go for the Fun Projects,make sure you search the name as Fun PROJECTS,not Fun PRODUCTS.I've had a half dozen people that I told about this search out the wrong name.It is a big difference in products.
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07-02-2013, 09:38 AM | #8 | |
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07-02-2013, 10:39 AM | #9 |
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I bought my 6 volt battery from a junk yard about 10 years ago and it's still working strong. I credit the long life to a good quality battery AND to the fact I have a voltage regulator inside my powerhouse.
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07-02-2013, 10:42 AM | #10 |
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Tom's EVR is a good idea. Planning on buying one for the P3 generator for the delivery. Rod
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07-02-2013, 11:20 AM | #11 |
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This is the Model A list for Cut Outs and EVR's. The print is small on my screen.
10505R Model A Voltage Regulator, 6 Volt Positive Ground (Unscripted) $64.40 In stock http://www.funprojects.com/search.cf...&querytype=all |
07-02-2013, 01:39 PM | #12 | |
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That's different then thinking one has to "continuously manually adjusting the generator output."
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