Hello and welcome to Packard Motor Car Information! If you're new here, please register for a free account.  
Login
Username:

Password:

Remember me



Lost Password?

Register now!
FAQ's
Main Menu
Recent Forum Topics
Who is Online
159 user(s) are online (133 user(s) are browsing Forums)

Members: 0
Guests: 159

more...
Helping out...
PackardInfo is a free resource for Packard Owners that is completely supported by user donations. If you can help out, that would be great!

Donate via PayPal
Video Content
Visit PackardInfo.com YouTube Playlist

Donate via PayPal




Sticky voltage regulator points
#1
Home away from home
Home away from home

West Peterson
See User information
I have posed a question on my restoration blog in regards to my voltage regulator consistently sticking after long periods of non-use. Any suggestions or insight would be appreciated.
packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb ... d=4307&post_id=53422#forumpost53422

Posted on: 2010/5/26 9:06
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight boattail (SOLD)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air (SOLD)
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS
1936 Cord phaeton

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10

aaca.org/
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Sticky voltage regulator points
#2
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Owen_Dyneto
See User information
Since the points "wipe" as they close, using a point file to dress them is a poor practice as it leaves tiny ridges which can grip and hold. There were (still are?) special abrasive "sticks" to clean and dress voltage regular points. You might try that, and then readjust the airgap afterwards.

Posted on: 2010/5/26 10:03
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Sticky voltage regulator points
#3
Home away from home
Home away from home

West Peterson
See User information
All I think I've ever used is regular bond paper, actually.

Posted on: 2010/5/26 10:10
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight boattail (SOLD)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air (SOLD)
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS
1936 Cord phaeton

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10

aaca.org/
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Sticky voltage regulator points
#4
Home away from home
Home away from home

Charles
See User information
How about a coat of dielectric grease to prevent the sticking?

Posted on: 2010/5/26 10:59
[url=h
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Sticky voltage regulator points
#5
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Owen_Dyneto
See User information
West, somewhere I have a stash of those VR point cleaners, if I run across them and remember, I'll send you a PM and we can arrange for me to mail them to you.

Posted on: 2010/5/26 11:09
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Sticky voltage regulator points
#6
Home away from home
Home away from home

West Peterson
See User information
Thanks, Dave.

Posted on: 2010/5/26 11:22
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight boattail (SOLD)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air (SOLD)
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS
1936 Cord phaeton

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10

aaca.org/
 Top  Print   
 








- Logged-in users will not see the following Adverts. Please Join (it's free) and Donate to help support the website -


- This above Google Ad-Sense Advert helps fund the cost of providing this free resource -
Search
Photo of the Day
Spring Cover Chart
Recent Photos
1946-47 Packard in ... (04/23/2025)
1946-47 Packard in ...
Torsion Level WITHO... (03/30/2025)
Torsion Level WITHO...
56 Trunk Lining Set... (03/15/2025)
56 Trunk Lining Set...
Brantford Coach Ad (01/25/2025)
Brantford Coach Ad
Recent Registry
Upcoming Events
Website Comments or Questions?? Click Here Copyright 2006-2025, PackardInfo.com All Rights Reserved