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 Post subject: Generator problems
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:20 pm 
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Had trouble with the old generator not working. So I got a new repo from Minisport.
When i fitted and Polarized I still could not get it to generate. Went to my Auto elec he tested and was not working. so I got it out of the car and got him to test it on the bench. he found it operating in reverse when powered up. Have rang tony from Minisport and he is investigating with his supplier. Has anyone had this before.
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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:33 pm 
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Ive just ordered one this week, will let you know how I get on. Im hoping its a bolt in job and up and running, fingers crossed?

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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:01 am 
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If it is working in reverse it will only need the Field coil leads swapped around.
The rotation is usually marked on the case. (If it is a Lucas item) -->

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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:02 pm 
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Got a call from Tony at minisport looks like the winding are reversed.
He is sending out a replacement generator.
thanks minisport for, as usual quick and helpful service.
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68Rusty
 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:42 pm 
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Late update,
Mine was all good, regulator needed adjusting. Interestingly regulator was set to original or at least someone put some white paint on the screws to mark adjustment? with the new generator a bit of adjustment on the cut out and regulator coil tension springs where needed. Took me a while to get my head around the circuit and how it works but clear as mud now and all working well.

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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:04 pm 
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Maybe Joseph put those paint dots on to show settings had been made and checked by the manufacturer :?:

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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:59 am 
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68Rusty wrote:
Late update,
Mine was all good, regulator needed adjusting. Interestingly regulator was set to original or at least someone put some white paint on the screws to mark adjustment? with the new generator a bit of adjustment on the cut out and regulator coil tension springs where needed. Took me a while to get my head around the circuit and how it works but clear as mud now and all working well.


i also had some issues with my regulator settings. I am running an old one (cracked plastic housing) will have to set a side a weekend to calibrate the new one.
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 Post subject: Re: Generator problems
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AEG163job wrote:
Maybe Joseph put those paint dots on to show settings had been made and checked by the manufacturer :?:

It did seem pretty original, my whole car was apart from the rust :x

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