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3-10 Alternators & Regulators HITACHI REGULATORS ee ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION Regulator system consist of a voltage regulator end @ charge relay. The voltage regulator has 2 sets of contact points to con. tral citernator voltage. An armature plate placed between the 2 sets of contacts moves upward, downward, or vibrates. The lower contacts, when closed, complete the field circuit direct 10 ground. The upper contacts complete the field circuit to ground ‘when closed, through a resistance (field col), causing the alter- oter 10 charge. The charge reloy is similar in construction to the voltage regulator. When upper contacts are closed, the ignition warning light goes on, ‘APPLICATION Model Hitachi No. wy 1uz-87 Subare TUL-94E TESTING VOLTAGE REGULATOR 1) Connect voltmeter and ammeter os illustrated. Stort and ‘maintain engine speed ct 2500 RPM for o few minutes, then check that ammeter reading is 5 amps or les. If ammeter re ‘mains higher than 5 amps, disconnect battery in use ond con: rect @ battery known t0 be fully charged. Recheck to ensure thot ammeter reading is less than 5 amps, Regulator Alternotor Fuse Box Voltmeter (30¥) Ammeter (108) Fig. 1 Test Connections for Voltage Regulator 2) Lower engine speed to idle ond again increose gradually 10 2500 RPM, then note voltmeter reading. Function of regulator is normal if measured volue is within specified reguloting voltage. If voltmeter reading deviates from specified range, regulator isin need of adjustment. regulator Charge relay is adjusted in same manner as voltage 1) Disconnect and remove voltage regulator from vehicle. If contact points are roughened, smooth with fine sandpaper Check and adjust core gap firs, then point gap. Yoke gap od istment may be unnecestory on some models, 2) Adjust core gop by loosening screws etaching contact set to yoke. Move

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