Your '55 Clipper should have positive battery terminal (post) grounded. The negative cable goes to the starter. No other cables on the battery. The Armature (A) and Field (F) terminals from the generator go to the respective A and F terminals on the voltage regulator. The third terminal on the regulator is the Battery (B). You may also have a third wire from the generator to the regulator. This would be a Ground (G). If you have no experience with these systems you may want to do some reading on basic automobile electrical systems and read the service manuals on these cars available on this site in the Manuals and Literature section. Good luck.

55clippercustom, You take an insulted electrical wire with two alligator clips on it. Attach one end to the Field terminal of the generator. Attach the other end to a ground like the generator mounting bracket. Then run the engine and see if the amp or volt meter registers a full charging or if generator light goes out. If generator charging is indicated, the regulator is at fault. If a discharge is still indicated, then probably the best thing for you to do would be to take it to an auto electric shop and have them check the system for you. Good luck, and let us know how this works for you.

dallas, I spoke with Ulrich about his belt and asked him if he could give me the outside diameter measurement to make sure it would fit my car before ordering. He said that he was unable to do this. Do you have the outside diameter measurement for Ulrich's belt? He told me that Merritt gets their belts from him. Your information is much appreciated.

There was a story about O'Quinn's death in the Austin American Statesman today. With the story was a photo of the SUV. it was completely destroyed from the front of the rear doors forward. This was not a low speed impact. The article also talked about his life and issues. There was nothing about his automotive interests.

A quick check is to ground the field terminal. If the generator charges, then the regulator is faulty.

Yesterday, I went to the O'Rilley's auto parts store and found a person who could find and read the Gates catalogs. We found a belt (one of three in the Houston store), Gates TR 30506 that is 15/16" in width, 51 1/8" outside length and 3 1/4" shorter than the TR 30537 belt that is too long. Price: $31.99. I think this belt will work on my Clipper with the non-standard generator and/or adjusting strap. I will keep you all posted. Some expressed interest in the crinkle finish on the generator. Here is the starter.

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Mal, things are looking nice on the '39 110. Did notice that the vacumm advance looks to be pointed in the wrong direction. Maybe it is just temporary position. Also, since Wade went to all the trouble to make new studs for the exhaust pipe flange, why not use brass nuts? Brass will not seize like steel. Just a suggestion. Looking at my GeoChron, it is 1:47 A.M. Friday in Sydney as I write this.

taxman, I just looked at the cylinder head of my 1937 Six, and there are no mounting holes on the side. My coil and horns mount to the head nuts. Maybe some 120B owner can help you. Keep up the good work.

taxman, I would prefer a green painted engine, but I have to admit that the blue color with the red lettering is an attractive combination. I am interested in the oil filter and where it is mounted. It looks as if it will interfere with the starter in that location. It also looks to be too long to fit in the conventional location at the front of the engine over the generator. What kind is it? Neat car, and neat blog.

Dave, please disregard my comments about Egyptian Packards and camels. As always, you always present yourself in a polite and gentlemanly manner.