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#98942 01/20/2007 11:45 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 44 | I'm working on a 1956 Western States Fire Engine we use for Parades around our District. I'm on the Fire Department, and tend to get involved with these things.
The Generator is healthy and happy. Rating is 15 Volts, 60 Amps Continuous. I could weld with it. It cranks enough current to peg the meter on the test bench.
The Regulator is kicking my behind.
My "Trucks" book doesn't go back into the 50's.
Any of the guru's know the correct gaps and adjustment procedures for an RGR 1960 E115 ?
The regulator is rated the same as the Generator. 15V - 60A.
The unloader is working great, no run on hooked to the bench. The problem is getting it to load up. When I get the tension set so that a load brings it in, it goes to 18-22 Volts and pegs the bench tester at 120 Amps. We're talking smoking wires here.
Since American Bosch was sold down into South America, none of these parts seem to be available. (At least the PN's don't have any cross reference any more.) I've been unable to find the info I need to set it.
Any input? Any experience setting these up?
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#98943 01/21/2007 7:12 PM | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | You could try bringing it in to a good electrical place that works on generators and such. I try not to mess with the regulators, and they could probably do a better job at adjusting it properly. Good luck. Got any pics?
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#98944 01/21/2007 9:03 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 44 | I took it into the local shop that specializes in them. That's where we tried to melt down the test bench... I've decided to stick a one wire alternator on it. A whole lot less trouble, safer, cheaper, and I can pick it up with one hand!  My digital camera is on the outs with my computer at the moment. As soon as I get tired of Ark-Linux, I'll stuff Core 6 or Vista back on and post something. Thanks for the reply! CJ | | |
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