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cobrabill 
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 Topic: 6 Volt GeneratorPosted: July-14-2012 at 7:32pm |
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I have a 1941 Chris Craft runabout with a 60 hp engine. The engine and generator were rebuilt 5 years ago, but the boat has been in storage about 3 years. The engine runs great, but the generator doesn't appear to be charging. Any suggestions?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: July-14-2012 at 7:50pm |
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Why don't you think it's charging? What is the amp meter telling you? On a fully charged battery, you may not see a charge. The 6 volt generator uses a "third pole" cut in. That's the little box on the generator. It's really a relay. Ohm out the coil to make sure its not open.
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Posted: July-14-2012 at 8:19pm |
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Thx. for your quick response. Amp meter shows slight discharge when the engine is running. Battery has been in storage for 3 years, so I'm sure it's not fully charged. Pulled the relay cover off and contact points are open. When I push them shut, amp meter shows about a 20 amp discharge. Appears to be only one wire coming off the generator, and I believe this runs up to the amp meter. Wiring was done elsewhere, so I'm not sure it's right.
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Posted: July-14-2012 at 8:22pm |
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Open up the generator and locate the "3rd pole". Clean up it's commutator and the brush and see what happens.
Yes, you will only have one wire from the generator up to the amp meter. |
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Posted: July-14-2012 at 9:02pm |
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Thx again -- will try first thing tomorrow.
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Posted: July-14-2012 at 11:10pm |
How about a picture of this beauty? We love the history too - how long have you had it, where has it been all these years, etc. Pete will get you going (no pun intended Pete). |
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Posted: July-15-2012 at 8:55pm |
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Pulled the cover; brushes and commutator look good. Unfortunately, battery still isn't charging. Think I'll pull the generator and have it bench tested. Will keep you posted and include a photo soon. Thanks again for all your help!
PS: Second Chance was delivered June 12, 1941 to a gentleman in Jackson, MI. I've owned her for about 20 years and believe I am about the fourth owner. I have all the original paperwork and she's been in storage for most of the time I've owned her. I'm now retired and it's time to get her going on all the great inland lakes in northern Michigan! |
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Posted: July-15-2012 at 10:03pm |
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Bill,
Did you Ohm out the coil on the cut out relay like I mentioned? One more thing is to make sure the cut out is grounded real good to the generator case. They are know to get rust between the two. If you take it in for a bench test, I hope it's an older auto electric shop that has been around for awhile. The kid at Autozone will not know what he's looking at! 
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