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Hello,

I’ve reached out to sources like Fun Projects and Lang’s reference a 6v VR for negative ground and they’ve told me they’re back ordered... have been for a long time. I could order a cut out but has anyone used, or could one use, another manufacturer’s VR instead until a fun projects one comes in?

Would it be worth using another VR, which obviously wouldn’t look right but would hopefully function right... or is that more trouble than its worth and ya might as well buy a cut out in the mean time?

Darin

Which begs one more question... Does anyone expect to them be produced, again? Or has that part gone the way of the dodo bird?

Darin

Your post is a little confusing, I have to ask, why 13T?

Sent you an email Darin, in case you see this before your emails!!

You would have to assume he has an electric starter engine w/generating capabilities, wouldn't you ?

I have a 1913 Model T; however, the original engine (251,xxx) is on a stand ready for a future repair due to a cracked crankshaft. The 13T currently has a 1925 (11,xxx,xxx) engine in it which has a generator.

Darin

Those 1913 crankshafts were no good. I broke mine several years back, and replaced it with a late style. It's been ok. I have over 55,000 miles on the car total since I restored it, with the original engine.

It will work fine with a cutout. If you only drive on occasion, no problem. If you go on long tours, you might try driving with the lights on part of the time. The reason for a voltage regulator (after market accessory) is to keep the battery from being overcharged, yet, be able to drive with the lights on without draining the battery. This too, is not necessary unless you do a lot of night time driving. You can adjust the generator to charge about 5 amps and it will be just fine for the usual daytime drive. Even for a short drive at night such as from a motel to restaurant etc. Just go with a cutout until the voltage regulator is available. You might even decide you don't need one.
Norm

It will work fine with a cutout. If you only drive on occasion, no problem. If you go on long tours, you might try driving with the lights on part of the time. The reason for a voltage regulator (after market accessory) is to keep the battery from being overcharged, yet, be able to drive with the lights on without draining the battery. This too, is not necessary unless you do a lot of night time driving. You can adjust the generator to charge about 5 amps and it will be just fine for the usual daytime drive. Even for a short drive at night such as from a motel to restaurant etc. Just go with a cutout until the voltage regulator is available. You might even decide you don't need one.
Norm

I have gas lights so I don’t have anything electric going except ignition. I am waiting for a radiator to arrive so I can run the engine for an extended period of time; however, when I ran it for a few seconds, I stared on battery than switched to mag. Engine wouldn’t run on mag so I switched it back to battery.

Once I can run the engine longer I can see if my mag will work or not to run the engine. If it won’t, then I’ll have to use the 6 volt battery. I’d like the generator to recharge the battery even though it’s not necessary since I have a battery tender and don’t plan on any long trips currently. Would be nice though to have the generator keep the battery topped off.

Adjusting the generators output and having a cutout will be enough to make sure I don’t overcharge the battery?

Darin

Darin
A good place to start on testing your mag is with a ohm meter. Check for connectivity between the mag post and the frame of the engine. You should have a small resistance. If you have connection then verify at the ignition switch as well