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| | | | Joined: May 2019 Posts: 232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2019 Posts: 232 | Hi
Putting out 35 amps
Contacts in regulator are free
Is regulator just shot or is there something I can do to it
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,762 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,762 | Adjust the regulator if it's a Delco Remy. Instructions for adjusting the VR are in Section 12-5 through 12-11 of the 1948-1952 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual. Specifically adjusting the voltage output Section 12-10.
Clean the points with a couple passes of 1500 grit sandpaper and alcohol.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,772 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,772 | Be sure you're working with a fully charged battery before attempting to do any adjustment of the voltage regulator points. Chances are the current regulator (behind the "ARM" wire) is controlling the current flow into a low battery at its intended setting- - - -35 amps. You can simulate a fully charged battery with a 1/4 ohm resistor connected in series with the BAT wire- - - -use four 1 ohm 100 watt ceramic resistors wired in parallel to make a high current 1/4 ohm resistor. The correct voltage regulator setting is 7.3-7.5 volts for a 6V system, or 14.5-14.7 for a 12 volt. www.ebay.com/itm/166845585117?Jerry
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