Lincoln Continental 1964 Shop Manual page 267

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REGULATOR GAP
ADJUSTMENTS
The difference between the upper
stage and lower stage regulation (0.3
volt) , is determined by the voltage
limiter point and core gaps. Make
the gap adjustments with the regu-
lator removed from the car.
Adjust the point gap first. Loosen
the left side screw Y4 turn. Use
a screwdriver blade in the adjust-
ment slot above the lock screw. Ad-
just the upper contact until there is
0.010 to 0.015-inch gap between the
lower contacts. Tighten the lock
screw and recheck the contact gap.
Adjust the core gap with the upper
GROUP 13-CHARGING SYSTEM
contacts closed. Loosen the center
lock screw
~
tum. Use a screwdriver
blade in the adjustment slot under
the lock screw. Adjust the core gap
for 0.045 to 0.052-inch clearance be-
tween the armature and the core at
the edge of the core closest to the
contact points. Tighten the lock
screw and recheck the core gap.
REGULATOR VOLTAGE
ADJUSTMENTS
Final adjustment of the regulator
must be made with the regulator at
normal operating temperature.
The field relay closing voltage is
adjusted by bending the spring arm
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery ground
cable.
2. Remove the regulator mounting
screws.
3. Remove the cable disconnect
from the regulator.
4. Attach the cable disconnect to
the new regulator.
5. Mount the regulator to the
radiator left air deflector. The bot-
tom mounting screw mounts through
the radio condenser bracket, the
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(Fig. 2). To increase the- closing
voltage, bend the spring arm down.
To decrease the closing voltage, bend
the spring arm up.
The voltage limit is adjusted by
bending the voltage limiter spring
arm (Fig. 2). To increase the volt-
age setting, bend the adjusting arm
downward. To decrease the voltage
setting, bend the adjusting arm up-
ward.
Before setting the voltage and
before making a final voltage test,
the alternator speed must be re-
duced to zero and the ignition
switch opened momentarily, to
cycle the regulator.
ground wire lug, an external tooth
lock washer, then the regulator base.
6. Connect the battery ground
cable, and test the system for proper
voltage regulation.