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Messages - SteveG

#106
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt (contd)
January 29, 2014, 08:59:23 PM
Good to know you are successful with the 8volt system. Mine is doing good so far since I gave the battery a real good charge and the correct polarity.

SteveG
#107
Looks Great!

Try to stay warm.
SteveG
#108
General Discussion / License Plate Brackets
January 16, 2014, 07:56:55 PM
I have seen pictures of the front license plate mounted on the bumper and some showing it hanging from the headlight bar.

I would like to hang the license plate between the headlights, from the headlight cross bar.

Some of you have it that way. What did you use for brackets?

SteveG
#109
General Discussion / Re: Spark Plug Wires
January 16, 2014, 12:02:25 PM
I think I bought mine from "Then & Now".  Look fine and with the right lengths.

http://www.maritimedragracing.com/then_and_now_automotive_part.htm

SteveG

#110
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt (contd)
January 13, 2014, 05:44:28 PM
Quote from: Doug on January 13, 2014, 05:37:52 PM
If you use a good quality battery and keep connections clean you will not have any problem with 6 volt. A friend of mine who was raised in Minnesota reminds me of the days when 6 volt wouldn't crank his car when the temps got below 0. I want be riding around in this car when it's that cold.   

For sure!

I'm going to use the 8 volt 'till I know if it will work or not. If not I'll go back to 6 Volt.

Thanx again for all great comments from everyone. I learned a lot.

This is a great site!

SteveG
#111
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt (contd)
January 13, 2014, 11:51:24 AM
Probably a good idea!
#112
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt (contd)
January 12, 2014, 03:55:43 PM
Quote from: chetbrz on January 11, 2014, 02:32:25 PM
Steve,

In the previous thread you stated that:

"Here's an update. I received the 8 volt Battery Tender and charged to the correct level. The car fired right up."

Were you having issues starting the car.  If you had to charge the battery to get a good start I would think you might not be getting enough charge ??? Maybe the generator is not pushing enough current ?  Please explain.  You mention that the windings are blue, did the generator ever smoke ?

Chet - I never saw the relay smoke. It seems to be running good but I haven't had it out for a long drive to see for sure.
Thanx for the info. about setting the post order.

Old Man - Great info. as usual. I am leaving it alone for the time being until a get some miles in. I problems surface, I will get my hands on an induction ammeter to try to determine the position of the third brush.
Do the voltage readings, in the above post, look OK for a fully charged battery?

SteveG
#113
General Discussion / 8 Volt (contd)
January 11, 2014, 01:04:49 PM
This is my last post from the 8 Volt thread. Just in case some folks missed page 2.
SteveG

Here are the readings I'm getting, with a fully charged 8 volt battery, from the relay to ground.

Low idle - contacts are open - 7.9 volts
High idle - contacts are closed - 8.5 volts

My concern is that the relay will continue to be closed while driving, and maybe over charging the battery.

My generator is rebuilt and the came with a Delco relay. The windings may be burnt because they are blue. Maybe it is a regulator/relay?

Maybe this relay may work. It states 6-12-24 volt. Anybody know?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Farmall-6-Volt-D100-Cut-Out-Relay-for-A-B-C-H-M-CUB-SUPERS-w-3-Brush-GENERATOR-/261211390220

What do you think about the above readings I took?

Thank you.

SteveG
#114
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt
January 10, 2014, 05:49:17 PM
Here are the readings I'm getting, with a fully charged 8 volt battery, from the relay to ground.

Low idle - contacts are open - 7.9 volts
High idle - contacts are closed - 8.5 volts

My concern is that the battery will continue to be closed while driving, and over charging the battery.

My generator is rebuilt and the cane with a Delco relay. The windings may be burnt because they are blue.

Maybe this relay may work. Anybody know?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Farmall-6-Volt-D100-Cut-Out-Relay-for-A-B-C-H-M-CUB-SUPERS-w-3-Brush-GENERATOR-/261211390220

What do you think about the readings?

SteveG


#115
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt
January 07, 2014, 02:48:47 PM
Great information again. Thank you.

Here's an update. I received the 8 volt Battery Tender and charged to the correct level. The car fired right up.

The relay closes. It remains closed until I shut off the ignition. I have to drive it a while to see that the battery does not over charge.

I read that I may have to bend the contact spring to compensate for the 8 volt battery, but that remains to be seen.

If there are no further comments, or ideas from you, I'll keep you posted.

SteveG

#116
General Discussion / Re: 8 Volt
January 01, 2014, 09:37:11 PM
Thanx for all the responses.

The battery is definitely an 8 Volt. (4 cells).

I noticed the contacts stay closed after I start the car and remain closed until I shut it down and then they open.

I understand that the contacts are supposed to remain open after starting until the engine is running fast enough to generate enough voltage to over come the battery voltage, then they open. I think that happens to prevent the generator from running backwards, like an electric motor. I don't know if my thinking is correct. I can't think of any other reason to have a relay.

The Owners Manual says the contacts close when the generator reaches a certain voltage.

Can you straighten out my thinking on this?

Confused in Oregun.

SteveG

I have an 8 volt Battery Tender coming Friday to make sure I have a full charge on the battery.
#117
General Discussion / 8 Volt
December 30, 2013, 07:30:36 PM
My Plymouth came with a 8 volt battery. I am deciding wether to switch to 6 volt.

Is anyone using an 8 volt system?

How is it working out?

SteveG
#118
General Discussion / Re: Happy Holidays
December 29, 2013, 08:15:56 PM
Merry Christmas and A Great New Year to everyone and their great old Plymouths!

SteveG
#119
General Discussion / Re: Gas Milage
December 13, 2013, 05:34:14 PM
Frank, I haven't had a chance to figure out what the GPM is, but as fast as the gauge went down I knew it wouldn't be great.

Are the rest of you guys experiencing the 10 MPG?

SteveG
#120
General Discussion / Gas Milage
December 12, 2013, 10:06:16 PM
Got my '28 business coupe on the road. Original Maxwell 4 engine and driveline.

I as wondering what kind of gas mileage are you guys getting?

SteveG