Hello - I just got my charging circuit working using the info in the TRL.
1. I checked that the generator was putting out using the "headlight test" mentioned in the TRL. Disconnected ARM and FIELD, then put power on FIELD. All OK.
2. It would not charge with the engine running so now maybe needed to be polarized? I did that but it may have been OK already.
3. No voltage to Field while running. Checked the regulator - the Cutout relay was not closing, so no power to the Field. I just closed it manually and now everything seems to be working OK. Voltage rises with RPM as expected and within specs. Didn't have to touch the regulator again. The one-time kick seems to have fixed it, since each time I start it is OK.
QUESTION: The generator light *never* comes on. As I recall from other old Fords, it should be ON with the key on (not running) just like the Oil light. Then maybe at very low RPM I should see some dim flickering? BTW, I did test the bulb.
What could be wrong, if anything? Does it matter? I will probably put in Temp/Oil/Voltage gauges anyway. Still would be nice to figure this out.
Thanks,
John
1. I checked that the generator was putting out using the "headlight test" mentioned in the TRL. Disconnected ARM and FIELD, then put power on FIELD. All OK.
2. It would not charge with the engine running so now maybe needed to be polarized? I did that but it may have been OK already.
3. No voltage to Field while running. Checked the regulator - the Cutout relay was not closing, so no power to the Field. I just closed it manually and now everything seems to be working OK. Voltage rises with RPM as expected and within specs. Didn't have to touch the regulator again. The one-time kick seems to have fixed it, since each time I start it is OK.
QUESTION: The generator light *never* comes on. As I recall from other old Fords, it should be ON with the key on (not running) just like the Oil light. Then maybe at very low RPM I should see some dim flickering? BTW, I did test the bulb.
What could be wrong, if anything? Does it matter? I will probably put in Temp/Oil/Voltage gauges anyway. Still would be nice to figure this out.
Thanks,
John
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