motoMark Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 I've noticed for a while some water seeping out of the fill caps of my battery, so I decided to check the charging voltage. Wow, 9.3V on fast idle! Not good. So I went through the voltage regulator adjustment process per the shop manual, setting the contact points gaps, adjusting the armature spring tensions, and nothing seemed to work. Then I started looking more closely at the regulator wiring, and low and behold I found this. A broken wire that goes from the circuit breaker to the voltage regulator. Now I'm just waiting for my NAPA regulator to be delivered. Hopefully that will fix my problem. Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Or at least give it a shot for poops-and-giggles. If it works, you have a spare, if it doesn't, you've already got a new one en-route. Edited June 5, 2023 by Dan Hiebert 1 Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 Yep, if that is a pretty old regulator it'll most likely be more reliable than the sketchy new stuff we get today. Repair the wire. Quote
motoMark Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Posted June 5, 2023 I thought about fixing it but the break was in a very tight spot and would be difficult to get mt soldering iron in. I still might give a try though.... Quote
Sniper Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 Nothing ventured, nothing gained, not like it isn't going to not work if you try something, it already doesn't work, lol. Careful though, you might get to be known as "that guy who can fix regulators" and the world will beat a path to your door, lol. Interestingly enough, I found a place the other day that sells contacts, for points and relays and such. But I promptly forget where I found it. CRS hits. 1 Quote
Los_Control Posted June 5, 2023 Report Posted June 5, 2023 I was thinking, you will probably never get a good nights sleep again ..... lying awake wondering if you could have done it. 1 Quote
motoMark Posted June 8, 2023 Author Report Posted June 8, 2023 My new NAPA voltage regulator arrived yesterday, and I was pleasantly surprised to see this stamped on the housing. Oh, and it fixed charging issue too. 4 Quote
Saskwatch Posted June 8, 2023 Report Posted June 8, 2023 2 hours ago, motoMark said: My new NAPA voltage regulator arrived yesterday, and I was pleasantly surprised to see this stamped on the housing. Oh, and it fixed charging issue too. Excellent! Would you have the NAPA p/n please ? Quote
Saskwatch Posted June 9, 2023 Report Posted June 9, 2023 12 hours ago, motoMark said: Sure do! Part # ECH VR27 Thank you very much! ?? Quote
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