Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2023/5/31 17:33:03
My generator is a GEA 4802A. Shunt wound, 2 brushes.The VRP-4003A (I use a NAPA VR-25 or Brillman B8002-028 as I have a '47 Custom 356 engine) controls charging voltage, generator amperage, and cut-out voltage.
My Optimas are set up in parallel as in photo. I've added rubber between the cables.
I had no reason to suspect the previous set were defective, being only 18 months old, but the generator and regulator struggled to keep them charged. Even sitting on the charger, they would not fully charge. That's why Optima replaced them. Look what it did to the regulator. My hope is that the new regulator, rebuilt generator by Moose Motors, and new Optimas will eliminate any problems. However, as my girlfriend says, even when I make an improvement, "It's always something with that car."
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My Optimas are set up in parallel as in photo. I've added rubber between the cables.
I had no reason to suspect the previous set were defective, being only 18 months old, but the generator and regulator struggled to keep them charged. Even sitting on the charger, they would not fully charge. That's why Optima replaced them. Look what it did to the regulator. My hope is that the new regulator, rebuilt generator by Moose Motors, and new Optimas will eliminate any problems. However, as my girlfriend says, even when I make an improvement, "It's always something with that car."
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VoltageReglidoff.JPG (210.30 KB)
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