Anonymous-0
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Not working on my Ford tractors right now, but am working on converting my 1953 Chevy pickup from 6 volt to 12 volt generator, NOT alternator.
Have a working 12v generator from a 1956 Chevy which is a "twin" to the 6v. Engines are the same, straight 235, therefore, same wiring, connections, bracket size, etc.
Have done the following:
-installed 12v generator
-new 12v regulator
-new horn relay
-new coil with internal resistor
-new lights, and bulbs
-waiting for new Runtz reducer (resistor) for fuel gauge, made so as not to change gauge to 12v
Regulator has instructions to "polarize".
Question: Does the regulator need to be grounded. I see that there are some groumets where it is mounted on the firewall, but looks like some parts of the regulator touch the firewall????
Had never paid attention to this and have never done this before. Thanks in advance for you assistance. David
Have a working 12v generator from a 1956 Chevy which is a "twin" to the 6v. Engines are the same, straight 235, therefore, same wiring, connections, bracket size, etc.
Have done the following:
-installed 12v generator
-new 12v regulator
-new horn relay
-new coil with internal resistor
-new lights, and bulbs
-waiting for new Runtz reducer (resistor) for fuel gauge, made so as not to change gauge to 12v
Regulator has instructions to "polarize".
Question: Does the regulator need to be grounded. I see that there are some groumets where it is mounted on the firewall, but looks like some parts of the regulator touch the firewall????
Had never paid attention to this and have never done this before. Thanks in advance for you assistance. David