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Seller is happy to send a return shipping label and fix/replace the generator. I'm going to go that route for now and see how it goes.
Thank you for everyone's input and I'll be sure to follow up.
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So I checked continuity from the gen case to the positive side battery and it was 0.0-0.1 so good there. I also checked it between the regulator case and the positive and it was the same result.
I momentarily jumped the field (disconnected from the regulator) to ground and saw zero voltage change. I also checked continuity between the gen case and the end of the arm wire going to the regulator and I'm good to go there as well. I reached out to the gentleman I purchased the reman generator through and asked if he has any other ideas, so we'll see what he has to say. I'm getting to the point where half of me just wants to move to 12v using a system like this: 12v conversion kit. I have been throwing time and money at this 6v problem and I'm ready to pull my hair out.   
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If it turns out to be the regulator, any idea where I can pick up a compatible one? The part on Kanter appears to be the same I just installed: Voltage Regulator. I'm to continue trouble shooting it this evening when I get home.
Posted on: 2023/4/5 14:47
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Thank you Howard! I'll try that tonight and post back my results!
Posted on: 2023/4/5 9:36
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Hello everyone! I'm hoping that you guys can help shed some light on my charging issues because I'm struggling. Car is a 1951 300 with the 327.
Symptoms: at idle the car reads about 6.3-6.4 volts. At approx. 3k RPM the car reads about 6.4-6.5 volts. If I turn the headlights on, the volts start to plummet and it cannot keep up. I keep the car on a battery charger/maintainer designed for 6 volts when I'm not driving it. Work performed so far: replaced 6v battery, replaced generator with reman and polarized it (at least I believe I did by jumping the bat and arm terminals on the regulator), replaced primary wires from arm to regulator, field to regulator, regulator to battery/starter. I also replaced the regulator itself. Replacement regulator that was new old stock:  Reman 6 volt 45 amp generator:  Most, if not all, of the existing wiring is crunchy and falling apart, so I am slowly working my way through the whole system replacing with new color coated wire, but this is a tedious process and I haven't completed it yet. I just want the car to charge correctly and I am stumped. Any advice on where to go from here? This is the first positive ground system I've worked on. As always, I appreciate everyone's time and input. Thank you in advance.
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The current mechanical fuel pump would have no amp draw on the battery whatsoever. I'd like to keep it as original as possible under the hood. Thank you for the input though!
Posted on: 2022/12/12 13:54
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I went ahead and ordered a replacement from Kanter. Looking forward to seeing how it looks when it arrives.
Posted on: 2022/12/9 8:35
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I'd rather do the work myself if it comes down to rebuilding. I'm sure he does a phenomenal job, I just prefer getting all the experience I can.
Posted on: 2022/12/7 11:34
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Hello everyone,
I know the fuel pump on my 327 is getting tired and has started a very small leak. When driving at speed, it will bog down every now and then and will occasionally fall on it's face when accelerating. When I replaced the lifters/lapped the valves a couple weeks ago, I noticed the small leak/seeping of fuel around the main seal of the pump. Are the recommendations to replace the entire pump assembly or rebuild the existing pump? If anyone has a link to said parts I would be incredibly thankful. As always, you guys rock!
Posted on: 2022/12/7 11:14
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This is exactly what I was looking for! I went ahead and ordered one this morning. Thank you very much gentlemen!
Posted on: 2022/11/28 7:22
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