I regularly work with generators on airplane all the time, usually with
either a Ford or AC Delco regulator. From my experience, a generator never
puts on a good charge until you put on some RPMs. They aren't very
effective at idle. The regulator contacts do need cleaning occasionally
like the points on an old ignition. If you have the cover off, pay close
attention to cracks in the soldering, and breaks in the wire. As long as
you get field voltage, it usually works.
Old planes would usually wear through brakes quickly because they would rev
up the engines to get enough voltage to run the radios while undergoing the
lengthy process of obtaining an IFR clearance while taxiing.
Joe
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From: "blade44m" <zaphod44@earthlink.net>
To: <peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 5:58 PM
Subject: [Peugeot-L] OT - Cars with generators - how does the voltage
regulator work?
> Hey group-
>
> This is sort of off topic, but I'm sure there's someone here who's
> worked on some old vehicles. I'm working on one of my dad's Crosleys,
> and I need someone to explain how the voltage regulator is supposed to
> work. I'm not sure when it's supposed to charge, and how to tell if
> it's working. It's a 6 volt positive ground system, and the regulator
> has Battery, Field, and Armature connections. I'm sure everything's
> hooked up right, but my ammeter is on 0 at idle and drops to -10 or so
> with the headlights on. Isn't it supposed to begin charging at some
> point, or does it wait until the battery's level drops? I flashed the
> Field post on the generator to the Batt terminal on the regulator as
> per some old instructions I have, but it didn't change anything.
> Thanks!
>
> -matt
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