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Ford 3 brush generator not producing much voltage
Hi everyone
I'm trying to get my charging system to work on my carrier. I've done a number of tests and have concluded that the generator is simply not producing enough voltage. When I adjusted the 3rd brush all the way over it produced about 5.5-6 volts compared to 5 volts with it all the way down I'm really not sure what else I could be doing or trying. One thing I read was that I should see a "ring of blue fire" around the brushes with the cover off while the engine is running. I do not see this at all. Any suggestions would be most greatfull.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer |
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Jordan
I will come back with some suggestions tonight. How clean is the commutator? Is the Mica undercut? Check the earthing.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
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Jordan
Here is a part page from an Australian carrier manual.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
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Thanks very much
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer |
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Well I have no idea why, but my generator decided to work just fine tonight. It was charging my carrier up just fine and working just as it should.
Maybe for once the little gremlins did constructive work during the night.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer |
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Jordan
They'll probably be back on track soon.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
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