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Technical => Electrical and Ignition Systems => Topic started by: 6cyl57 on 2013-03-23 14:39

Title: replaced the regulator question
Post by: 6cyl57 on 2013-03-23 14:39
On my 57 which still has the generator. Do I need to " excite" the field or something like that ?
If so, how should I do it ?

Thanks, Jim




Title: Re: replaced the regulator question
Post by: lowrider on 2013-03-24 07:50
Disconnect the FIELD wire from the regulator then touch the FIELD wire to the BAT terminal briefly (about 2 secs.) at the regulator. Reconnect the FIELD wire to the regulator. Usually only needs to be done when a generator is replaced.
Title: Re: replaced the regulator question
Post by: sprink88 on 2013-03-24 08:35
Oh boy. I am going to have to remember this. Or maybe get the alternator kit? which is easier?
Title: Re: replaced the regulator question
Post by: Tom S on 2013-03-24 08:55
You have to do it for the generator but apparently not the regulator.  Been ages since I had to do that.
Straight from a 58 Edsel service manual.  It basically says to disconnect the battery, bolt on a new regulator, connect the wires & go.

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Title: Re: replaced the regulator question
Post by: 6cyl57 on 2013-03-24 08:57
I found this also.
thanks.

http://www.vintagejeepparts.com/PDFs/INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20INSTALLING%20VOLTAGE%20REGULATORS.pdf
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