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06-23-2020, 07:46 AM | #1 |
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Charging Problem
I have a 1950 Ford V8 Flathead 6 Volt system. Charges fine when it is cold after 20 miles of driving it discharges. New regulator and new generator what could be wrong. Would appreciate any help. Thanks
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06-23-2020, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Charging Problem
Do you think the ammeter might be a bit off the zero setting?
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06-23-2020, 09:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: Charging Problem
Have you positive or negative ground system?
Have you the correct regulator for this system? They are not changeable. Have you polarized your regulator? Regards Thomas |
06-23-2020, 10:13 AM | #4 |
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do you have any problems with the way it runs does the battery go dead or does it shut off
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06-23-2020, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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OK I positive ground I polarize runs great after 20 miles it does not charge battery does not go dead
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06-23-2020, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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06-23-2020, 10:37 AM | #7 | |
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If itīs a brand new regulator...some of them are made with thermoplastic insulators inside...when they heat up they just go out of adjustment totally. |
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06-23-2020, 10:49 AM | #8 | |
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Regards Thomas |
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06-23-2020, 10:58 AM | #9 |
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OK I do not understand ammeter off zero setting regulator is from napa Thanks I think I am going to take gen off an clean it
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06-23-2020, 11:04 AM | #10 | |
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That type has dissimilar metals on the contacts and points will get pitted fast using the wrong polarity. Anything a bit more modern wonīt care a bit...and the coils in the regulator donīt care. Just file the points in the regulators that died and adjust them...then they will be back alive. |
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06-23-2020, 11:22 AM | #11 | |
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Unless you really know what you're doing, I would fool around with testing amperage because the is a lot of current going through that circuit. If you have another ammeter around, you might consider installing it on a temporary basis to double check what is actually happening. |
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06-23-2020, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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If the battery is not going flat I would use a voltmeter (multimeter) to monitor voltage. As long as battery voltage comes up as the engine is running, you don't have a problem.
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06-23-2020, 12:51 PM | #13 | |
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Have you any description how to adjust them? I have had already filed the burned points. After polarization it works only ten minutes and than the voltage break down. Regards Thomas |
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06-23-2020, 04:27 PM | #14 | |
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Otherwise i can try i bribe my daughter to scan it for you. |
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06-23-2020, 04:48 PM | #15 |
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If you can bribe your daughter that would be great. [emoji4]
If she don't want we can choose the second way? Regards Thomas |
06-23-2020, 06:11 PM | #16 |
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Lucky, the more you drive, the lower the charge rate should read because the battery is fully charged. If your ammeter is not accurate around the zero area, it might be showing a small discharge situation when in reality a small charge is being provided. Where does the ammeter sit when everything is switched off?
What is the battery voltage before startup, during the charge phase and after 20 mins when you are getting the discharge reading? What happens to the voltage when you have been driving for 40 minutes? Mart. |
06-23-2020, 06:47 PM | #17 |
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The ammeter is on zero when everything is switched off.
Battery is at 6.5 voltage before startup after 20 minutes it is at 6.4 I do have overdrive in this 50 Ford - I can run it for 20 miles then it discharges Could it be the solenoid in the transmission? When I leave it sit then it charges again. |
06-23-2020, 06:59 PM | #18 |
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Battery should be reading 7+ volts when the engine is running, does sound like a charging issue.
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06-23-2020, 08:01 PM | #19 | |
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. Hey Rog, drive your '50 over to my place tomorrow afternoon, if you have time, and maybe between the two of us knuckle-heads we can try to figure out if there is a problem, or not. .
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06-24-2020, 09:29 AM | #20 |
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New regulator and generator may not be "matched". Look for an "old time" auto electric shop in your area and take both pieces (or the car) and have them (the regulator) adjusted. How did the points get burned in the reg??
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