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09-26-2011, 12:29 AM |
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The voltage regulator is nothing more than a variable resistor. The regulator controls alternator output by controlling voltage to the field based on an alternator voltage setting. The alternator controller cannot replace a regulator. It has to be watched carefully by means of voltmeter and ammeter. Each switch provides current to the field thru different configurations of resistors. So, for example, in the illustration one switch could have 1 ohm, the next 2 ohms and so on. The switches are in parallel so many combinations are possible.
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Hanley, The P.O. on my boat had a similar (but not as fancy) set up. The original regulator had failed long ago, as well as a couple of those old Studebaker style regulators we discussed earlier in the thread.
He cobbled up something with a couple of resistors and a switch. He had it set so it regulated the output to 4 or 5 amps, or wide open. "Don't leave it wide open for too long", was his word of caution.."OK, Pops, thanks. How about I just go buy a $25 regulator that bolts to the alternator."
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I received Jerry's old alternator (thanks Jerry!) yesterday but it was too late to put it in. So this morning I went to the boat first thing and installed the "new" alternator - and it works perfectly. Here are a few pictures. As you can see it was putting out 13.43v. I think that is appropriate since my battery is new. I will need to replace my dummy battery monitor with a volt meter to better monitor the charging state. The alternator looks happy to be back on an Atomic 4. My old alternator on the left; Jerry's original alternator on the right. The original alternator seems to be happy to be back on an Atomic 4. The original alternator putting out 13.43v at idle. My battery is new. |
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