charging problems...

[motto]

Lang

I did a simple check on the generator and it came up ok.This consisted of dropping off the fan belt and pushing the reverse current relay points closed. This is the double set of points in the regulator. Do this and the generator should motor over in the normal direction of rotation. All is good so there must be a glitch (technical term) in the regulator. What this may be I don't know. Faulty resistor perhaps?

Dave

[Lang]

Dave,

Are you 6v or 12v?

If you are 12v there are some fantastic solid state regulators that work with both generator or alternator. About the size of a matchbox so will fit inside the old regulator cover. I don't know enough about them but maybe also available for 6v?

Lang

[motto]

The truck is still on 6 Volts Lang.

Dammit, the thing's been good for 70 years. If I can get it sorted it should see me out.

David

[Lang]

How far do you drive these days? Just carry a spare battery to see you through the day!
Lang

[motto]

Funny you should mention that. I have been carrying a spare battery and jumper leads in one of the side compartments since the problem arose.
I haven't needed them yet because when it appears the thing is not going to work at all, for no apparent reason the genny will come on line and behave normally for the rest of that segment?
Next start and the game's on again. Whatever's wrong it's got to br quite minor.

Dave

[motto]

We seem to have tapped the limits of expertise available on the forum Svenn.

Any progress?

David

[Lang]

David,

You will just have to wait for a real expert. These queries seem to me like a whole bunch of experts standing around staring into the engine bay of a vehicle broken down on a club run. Sooner or later someone will walk up who has actually had that problem themselves (or is a geniune expert) and presto problem solved.

It is still a bit of fun to throw in some experience:

"No generator? Have you tried cleaning the windscreen?"

There are a few good fault tracing ideas above from the guys on this problem. It may not be immediately useful but there is always a little bit to learn from everyone's idea that's what makes clubs and the MLU forum good to belong to. You certainly contribute common sense (except for DUKW wheels on a Morris van!) on a regular basis.

Lang