Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2020/10/22 12:06:11

EXCESSIVE CHARGING What a simple solution to the charging issue!
I called Brillman customer service to see if there is a warranty on my voltage regulator. Just so happens I'm a month or two under the warranty period, so I'd be covered if the VR were at fault.
But it turns out it isn't.

It's the grounding screw that helps mount the VR to the cowl. The mounting screw serves as a ground. The VR demands a good, solid ground to do its job correctly. The hole in the cowl for the metal screw is just at that size where if you tighten it too much, the screw will turn. It was loose and that was fouling the system. What a relief. The batteries are still good. The generator good and the VR, too. I used that jumper wire I made to test the unit by grounding out the FIELD terminal on the VR and attached it instead to the GRD terminal and the the stud (which I tested for continuity with the block).

So's all good and I registered to attend the AACA meet in Gettysburg Nov 6-7.

ANY IDEAS ON OD CABLE CREEP?
When I'm out of overdrive, the cable creeps toward engagement.