Voltage regulator for a 12-volt B
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Topic: Voltage regulator for a 12-volt B
Posted By: dbspears
Subject: Voltage regulator for a 12-volt B
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 11:04am
| I have a 1942 Allis Chalmers B that has been converted to 12 volt. It's got a 4-terminal voltage regulator on it but only three terminals were used. It's not working and I'd like to replace it. I see several 12-v, 3-terminal voltage regulators on the Steiner website. Does it matter which one I get, or can I use any 12-volt 3-terminal voltage regulator? Thanks in advance. |
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 12:14pm
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Try to get a regulator that is made for a SMALL generator that was on a tractor... If the regulator says it is for a 7-9 amp generator, it will work a LOT BETTER than a regulator made for a 30 amp generator. Steve at B&B on this site sells regulators and matches them to the generator output, if your interested. Your right, you dont need the 4th terminal, but if it has one, thats OK. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 12:25pm
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I bought this regulator and put on a "B" 6 months ago. It is 12v and says 7-9 amp. It does have the "L" terminal that is not used. The "G" terminal is on the bottom, not the side........... from AMAZON I think Steiners is ABC154... or ABC185
 ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: dbspears
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 2:20pm
| Thank you. This is very helpful. Exactly the advice I needed. |
Posted By: Jim.ME
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 3:33pm
| You didn't say but the assumption is you have a 12-volt generator. The Delco 10DN alternator used a 4-terminal regulator as well. Best you confirm which you have. |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2024 at 3:30pm
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If you really want to get something correct that works with what you have, Take your generator and regulator over to Mt. Jackson, Va. to The Brillman Co. at 2328 Pepper Rd. They are the only place I go for anything electrical. He can see what you have, sell you a CORRECT regulator and test everything together to make sure it works. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: jvin248
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2024 at 10:29pm
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. Most 12v alternators have a built in regulator. Does yours? If so you can delete the big block of reliability problems. If not ... For the price of a regulator block you might buy a new alternator. I have used the 12v Denso "hot rodder" generator because it packages in a smaller space. . |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2024 at 6:33am
| He doesn't say (or at least I couldn't find it, if he did) if he is using an alternator or has a 12 volt generator (or one that has been converted to 12 volt). I would think that would make a big difference in the choice of a regulator. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2024 at 9:30am
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It certainly does make a difference picking out the correct VR for the application, unless it has an "SI" series Delco doin' the charging chores.... Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: dbspears
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2024 at 8:52am
| It's definitely a 12V generator. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2024 at 9:15am
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just buy the small regulator from Steiner or AMAZON that is rated for a 7 amp generator, and you will be good to go !
Your generator has 2 terminals, "F" and "A".... you should be able to GROUND the F terminal and measure voltage from "A" to the tractor frame and see if the generator works... BEFORE you buy a regulator. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: dbspears
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2024 at 9:23am
| Thank you. I will do that. |
Posted By: 1963D17
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2024 at 2:18pm
| Make sure to polarize it |