Royboy
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In an effort to somewhat modernize the 77'D and make it as reliable as possible I continue to update and upgrade the various systems. Most recently I decided to change out the old regulator and rectifier to a solid state combined unit. I ordered up Mike's part #24-2089 and in a few days it arrived. Only took a couple hours to swap out the old components and install the new. But upon start up she would only run on battery voltage, 12.36 or so volts. Not charging even up to 3500 rpm, So I assumed the Mike's R&R was somehow faulty and returned it. Mikes showed a lot of class in replacing the unit at no cost even though it's not their policy to do so. Today we installed the replacement unit and still no charge. If I reconnect the old regulator and rectifier they work just fine, charging up to around 14.50 volts at 3500 rpm.
So unless Mikes got a whole batch of bad R&R's I'm doing something wrong. Damned if I can figure out what. I tried the nylon screws even though I didn't think that was necessary, no joy. Tried wiring up a combo R&R from a late model bike I just junked out, no joy. Triple checked my wiring and then had my buddy and super tuner go over the work, no joy.
I'm totally stumped. This is not a complicated process but I'm missing something. In the past I've just gone RG's way and used the Chrysler Motors regulator and made my own rectifiers with Radio Shack parts. But Radio Shack is no more around here and I'm up the creek. I'd post up a pic but when you've seen one wire you've seen them all.
Oh, should mention the brushes and stator are in great shape.
Any thoughts?
roy
So unless Mikes got a whole batch of bad R&R's I'm doing something wrong. Damned if I can figure out what. I tried the nylon screws even though I didn't think that was necessary, no joy. Tried wiring up a combo R&R from a late model bike I just junked out, no joy. Triple checked my wiring and then had my buddy and super tuner go over the work, no joy.
I'm totally stumped. This is not a complicated process but I'm missing something. In the past I've just gone RG's way and used the Chrysler Motors regulator and made my own rectifiers with Radio Shack parts. But Radio Shack is no more around here and I'm up the creek. I'd post up a pic but when you've seen one wire you've seen them all.
Oh, should mention the brushes and stator are in great shape.
Any thoughts?
roy
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