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Voltage regulator adjustment; Not always charging
Topic Started: Sep 24 2012, 04:05 PM (687 Views)
Bob
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My 12 volts generator and regulator sometimes charges sometimes not. If I go and mess with the regulator points it will charge, but what a pain. How do you clean and or adjust the points in them? What is the point gap?
Bob
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1965(?) CJ5
1949 Jeepster
1947 Cj2A
2004 Kubota l3400
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oldtime
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Please identify the generator make and model.
Please identify the regulator make and model.
The regulator must be compatable with the generator.

Do you have a Universal Service Manual ?
Which one ?
The USM goes into depth explaining the regulator funtions and details.
Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
Rock Crawler using factory parts from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963)

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Bob
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I wish I could tell you all of that info, but there is no tag on either. It's a 12 Autolite external ground setup, with the regulator that Carl Walck sells...That's pretty much what I know.
Bob
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Rus Curtis
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Bob,
In my experience I got to that point and gave the job to a professional.

I know the contact points are bendable (adjustable). The amount you bend it changes when they close or open to charge. I don't have the gap or open/close values necessary to adjust them.

For the same reason, I don't adjust my home's air conditioner. :unsure:

Luckily for me, I have a local Alternator/Starter shop that is very good. I picked up the jeep after a day and noticed it was charging just fine. I asked what they did and the answer was a nonchalant, "I adjusted the regulator."
Rus Curtis
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Can you upload a pic of the generator ?
You at least need to verify Autolite vs. Delco Remy.
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I'll have to do that maybe over the weekend...the rest of my week is just a zoo!
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