Niel Hoback Posted June 25, 2010 Report Posted June 25, 2010 Evil Regulator was a member of a band called VOM and the Jumper Wires. You shoulda seen the amps they used! Quote
Niel Hoback Posted June 25, 2010 Report Posted June 25, 2010 Discharge this thread as being too negative. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted June 25, 2010 Report Posted June 25, 2010 We don't want it to polarize us. Let's generate a new topic and GTK can regulate it so it doesn't get out of hand. Quote
bearheart Posted June 27, 2010 Report Posted June 27, 2010 I just wanta say that this info is just what us new-bees really love about this forum. Thanks to all, even the jokesters for your help. If you answer one guy's question you are actually helping many more. Quote
DutchEdwin Posted June 29, 2010 Report Posted June 29, 2010 Hey guy's, just one more serious question about the voltage regulator. When the engine is running, should the contact points rattle or should they stay steady. On my car, with the ammeter at charge, all points are steady. With 0 charge, also steady . I checked the generator. It gives 35 amps. Only the book rates 45 amps. I turned on the lights and fan's, drawing a total of 36 amps. then the ammeter shows a little negative, the generator still 35 amps. It has new brushes. Is there something wrong with the generator? Quote
Niel Hoback Posted June 29, 2010 Report Posted June 29, 2010 It sounds as though you have a 35 amp regulator. Its limiting the generator to 35 amps. The metal tag on the generator should tell you how many amps its rated for, and the regulator should be set to limit the amps to the generator rating. Nothing evil about it. Your regulator points appear to be working correctly. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted June 29, 2010 Report Posted June 29, 2010 As I understand it, the points are in a constant state of vibration as they make and release contact according to what the system is requiring. I don't think this is anything you would be able to notice, but I could be wrong. When I took my generator to be tested a couple of weeks ago, I was in the shop and I watched as they spun it. It jumped up to 35 amps, 45, and higher. The technician told me it would keep going higher if he spun it more. I believe they are "rated" for 35 amps, which is probably what they are expected to deliver for normal service. Sounds to me like yours is OK. What I've read here is that most guys' amp gauges stay just to the charge side of zero when running. That's what mine did for the short time it was working. Now it no longer works and that is one more thing on my increasing "two steps backwards" list. Quote
DutchEdwin Posted June 29, 2010 Report Posted June 29, 2010 Joe, I read your setbacks. Good luck on tackling them. Hang in there, in the end it was fun, you've learned a lot but wish you did'n't stumble over it at that time. Didn't know the VR where amps rated. should 've read the manual better. The type in my manual is Autolite VBE 6001A. rated at 57 amps, 7.2 - 7.5 volts. At Rockauto they have two types, Airtex/Welles VR1116 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR4 . No mention of amp rates. Anybody got a clue if these are the right one? As I looked at Rockauto for my shopping list. It turned out to be a total of $236. That is a lot but..... the economy shipment $780 . They got something wrong here. When I posted US-address instead (zip 72510, don't know where it it but apparently is an American zip-code) of The Netherlands is was $47. Dropped them an email about this. Will see what they come with for an answer. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted June 29, 2010 Report Posted June 29, 2010 Edwin, Is your regulator giving you trouble? Quote
DutchEdwin Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Joe, my regulator only allows 35 amps. I need one that can give 57 amps. So I'm looking for a replacement. When I order things in the US I try to make a shopping list to save shipment cost. The list in my previous mail shows what I need from Rockauto. The only thing I do not understand is that the shipment of distributor parts, condenser, rotor, points and coil costs $395 to Europe. I asked them what is wrong, I got the answer it is probably the size or weight of the package . Well it's most certain the program confusing, and I'm certainly not going to pay $750 shipment. I can get a ticket to fly to NY my self for €483. So now I'm looking for an alternative to get these parts. Going to try Napa if they are willing to ship. In that case I could also order a vacuum meter. Other parts stores are welcome. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 See the thread on shipping parts from the US. I think one of the guys who responded can probably help you. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 Here it is: http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=22425 Quote
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