Generator was recently rebuilt and had it off and checked back in September last year when I last had issues. New regulator supposed to be here Thursday. If that doesn't work will do some more testing. Have had regulator issues several times recently.

Generator was recently rebuilt and had it off and checked back in September last year when I last had issues. New regulator supposed to be here Thursday. If that doesn't work will do some more testing. Have had regulator issues several times recently.

I had similar issues with my 55 TBird 12 volt system.  Went through a number of generator rebuilders and assorted problems. I know you don't want hear this, but it's time to convert to an alternator.  Generator rebuilders are dinosaurs. I used the Casco alternator kit and I couldn't be happier.  My old voltage regulator is still in my car for looks.  Keep the original parts for the next owner and keep your sanity. 

I agree with Phil.  I got tired of yearly rebuilt generators and starters.  Went to modern stuff and no problems there in probably 16 years of daily driving now.


Lawrenceville, GA

This is so true. I've been around electrical problems my whole life, A friend's car was close to a lightning strike which depolarized the generator from the huge magnetic field.

New regulator came in. Light still won't go off. Did some testing and could not come up with a definate answer. Have to agree with the alternator fans. Hate to do it but I'm too old to drive myself nuts with it. Ordered a Powermaster Alternator tonight. Looks like a generator but is a 90 amp alternator. Should bolt right on and still look close enough to original for my purposes. Anyone here using th Powermaster?

I've been using a regular Power Master Alternator.  No complaints.


Lawrenceville, GA