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Well here I go again, when will I learn not to take anything for granted. First tried to work on my Electromatic Clutch, found I had the wrong parts, started working on the Overdrive found I had a R-11 after reading all about the R-9. (Plus I do have the black relay box for the R-9). So while working on the Overdrive I noticed that the Amp Meter was always setting in the middle. So I figure lets get all the information and read up on checking the Charging System according to Packard. Well I was already to lick this problem, but something wasn't working according to the manuals. Not something but everything was coming up wrong. Found I had an American Bosch Generator rated at 6 volt and able to put out 60 Amps. Why in the world would I need 60 Amps? So after much back tracking I found out this is a "B" Circuit system, where Packard use an "A" Circuit system.
Also found a lot of good information searching this forum check this out:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10595&viewmode=compact&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=0 Also after a week of reading and finally figuring out what I had I found my Generator is good and the Voltage regulator is causing the problems. I found if I apply pressure to the fixed arm for voltage control then it start charging. So I guess I need to start looking for a 6 Volt, Positive Ground, "B" Circuit, Voltage Regulator, that will be a good match for my GRC 660 B402 Generator. On the Generator it calls for a RGR 660 D101 Regulator, or that's what it looks like to me. I guess I need to talk to Jason also and make sure I'm on the right track. Also Check this out it's very good:https://books.google.com/books?id=X-MDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA181&dq=B+Circuit+popular+mechanics&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAGoVChMI-cTqtN-TyQIVgVEmCh2F0Qf6#v=onepage&q=B%20Circuit%20popular%20mechanics&f=false Wes
Posted on: 2015/11/15 20:03
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Thanks Owen for the information. I wasn't really thinking about changing it back, but that would be a better way to go. I do have a rust bucket car I could pull the generator off and use.
Thanks! Wes
Posted on: 2015/11/16 13:07
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Sorry Wes, I just saw your message in the inbox here. I have replied to that as well, but thought I'd respond here as well.
If you want to just replace the regulator, I can supply you with a 6 Volt Positive Ground B-Circuit regulator. The only difference would be that the regulator I provide will limit your generators output to about 40 amps which is fine. I don't have one available that will allow the 60 amps that the generator is capable of. There is no risk in using the one I have that limits it to 40 amps, unless of coarse you think you need 60 amps which I highly doubt. Let me know. You can email me direct at jason@aerrebuild.com or call me toll-free at 866-228-0218. Thanks, Jason
Posted on: 2015/11/19 15:39
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Advanced Electrical Rebuilders Starter, Generator & Distributor Restoration jason@aerrebuild.com www.aerrebuild.com |
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Thanks Jason, but I've already got one. Yes, I went with a 35 amp. I see no need to go higher then that. Maybe if I had a Fire Engine as this generator was designed for then it would be a different story.
Thanks again! Wes
Posted on: 2015/11/21 15:35
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Closure, installed new voltage regulator, back in business.
Wes
Posted on: 2015/11/23 7:51
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