Model T magneto Regulator ?
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Modeltmike
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Model T magneto Regulator ?
Removed this from a car I purchased. Is this used to charge a battery, run lights, or? Was going to throw it on a table at a swap meet, but not sure what it does or if it has any value.
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RajoRacer
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
Magneto powered battery charger, I believe.
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Modeltmike
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
For an early non-starter cars that use a “helper” battery to ignite coils. This would charge that battery?
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RecklessKelly
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
The website is dead, is True-fire out of business?
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Ron Patterson
Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
Mike
Beware.
It will charge a battery but when it is fully charged the internal
circuitry will render the magneto useless for driving because it cuts off 1/2 of the
magneto waveform connected to the coils.
Ron Patterson
Beware.
It will charge a battery but when it is fully charged the internal
circuitry will render the magneto useless for driving because it cuts off 1/2 of the
magneto waveform connected to the coils.
Ron Patterson
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
Even when wired parallel off the magneto?Ron Patterson wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:36 amMike
Beware.
It will charge a battery but when it is fully charged the internal
circuitry will render the magneto useless for driving because it cuts off 1/2 of the
magneto waveform connected to the coils.
Ron Patterson
Everything works in theory.
Reality is how you determine if something works or not.
Reality is how you determine if something works or not.
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
Bridge rectifier?
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Re: Model T magneto Regulator ?
It is a shame that they are not made any more, I use a 6v bittner charger and a E timer so I have good lights on a 16 for many years, a much better set up than the diode and globe on the mag.