[r_marczak_83]

My battery took a crap this winter in the 64 Gal. So I picked up a new one today and installed. After installing cables to terminals (I did the correct terminals too ) I heard a slight hum and started to smell something like burnt wire. I felt the terminals to see if they were hot and they were not.

5 minutes later the generator started smoking like crazy. The car was never even started yet.
What could be wrong?

 

[63ford406]

Bad voltage reg. Points stuck.

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

Voltage reg stuck now a fried generator...

 

[r_marczak_83]

Oh well that's just my luck....

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

Gen may not be totally fried but they get hot and tings go whacko in them.

 

[r_marczak_83]

Ok. Ill try the regulator only first and see what happens


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[r_marczak_83]

The parts store wants to know if its Autolite or Motorcraft. They say it makes a difference. How can I tell? I dont see anything on the generator or voltage regulator.

 

[KULTULZ]

The parts store wants to know if its Autolite or Motorcraft. They say it makes a difference. How can I tell? I dont see anything on the generator or voltage regulator.

:frown:

You simply ask for a voltage regulator for your specific car (you may need to know AMP of generator). It is an older style mechanical. Stay away from box stores.

Here is the regulator-

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/d...egulatorQQ1964QQSIVR35.html?apwcid=productads

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

They may SAY it makes a difference but if they look at the regulator specs they're probably identical...

 

[r_marczak_83]

They say one is rated for something like 25-30 amps and the other is 40 amps


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[FEandGoingBroke]

get the one rated at 40 if you have electric windows and 30 if not.

 

[Dave66Galaxie]

You will probably need to polarize the generator after replacing the damaged parts.

 

[KULTULZ]

I gave you the STANDARD IGNITION PN.

Make sure you tell the counter dude the cataloging is incorrect as to AMP as F says they are all the same.

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

I gave you the STANDARD IGNITION PN.

Make sure you tell the counter dude the cataloging is incorrect as to AMP as F says they are all the same.

Unless you have a lot of power options the 25-30 amp is the one all the non power Optioned vehicles got. Then you jump to 40 amps.

Then in the Alternator age is when it all went crazy amperage wise, but they generally stayed around 50-55 amps.

That PN K gave you is perfect for your car.

 

[KULTULZ]

Regardless,

The GEN VR is mechanical and will most likely need adjustment (in addition to polarizing) when put int service.

 

[r_marczak_83]

Ok. I'm ordering a 25-30 amp today.


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[r_marczak_83]

Got new VR and car runs/works great. I thing generator is ok.


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[FEandGoingBroke]

Friggin sweet!