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silverchief

07-23-2019 @ 8:14 AM

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I have the idle on my car set at 600 rpm, which is the sweet spot where it appears most happy. My generator puts out slightly under 6 volts at that idle. Because of regular slow speed, short trips, I still suspect the battery gets short changed on every trip insofar as replacing juice needed to start - until after a week or so it is too depleted to start the car. I would like to increase the generator output, but understand that messing with the regulator is a no no.

I have two NEW regulators bought from a member retiring from the hobby. Is replacing my regulator likely to fix my concern? One is made in the USA and is identical to the one in use. The other one, also new, has "7 volts" printed on the left side of it's face, and "50 amps" on the right side. What is that all about? I am really leery of that.

If I go to the trouble of installing a new regulator, should that result in my generator a little higher and more correct, or should I try something else first.

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07-24-2019 @ 7:40 AM

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Bill, your charging system is working as designed. Changing the regulator will probably not change the problem. A higher rate of charge could damage the battery or cause it to explode.

Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery and connect a battery tender to your battery every time you park your car in the garage. This 5 minute exercise will save you lots of aggravation and problems. It will also keep your battery charged and extend its life.

Also I recommend that after your lunch or coffee, you drive the car for 30 minutes to bring the oil up to temperature and evaporate the water and unburned fuel in the oil. This will make you oil cleaner and reduce sludge build up in the engine.

You can install an alternator, which may charge your battery at idle, but I believe that you will still have the same problems and may develop new ones. I took the alternator off of my Lincoln because it would only last about 6 months between repairs. The generator has been trouble free.

Tom

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Thanks Tom.

I have a battery tender and might as well bite the bullet and start using it.
Better than calling a tow truck - which I had to do last week. Very embarrassing.

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