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I'm am lost I've replaced voltage regulars,alt,and my alt gauge go's crazy.people tell me i have too calibrator my voltage regulars. I'm lost can you help and really sorry about my spelling thank you bill
I am a model a guy, but I will try to help. I thought that the voltage reg was built into the alt. I don't know what regulator you are changing. There is a control module mounted on the firewall that controls the ignition, but I don't think that would have anything to do with the ammeter. Maybe your prob is with the ammeter. Get a volt meter, rev the engine and check the voltage. If it is above 12v. , maybe around 14v. Then forget about it. If the car runs good and your battery stays up and does not overcharge, forget what the ammeter is doing.
Good luck
Jack
Answers by Expert:
jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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