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Ford — Voltage Regulator Installation on Generator

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Before you start

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Procedure

  1. Replace generator brush holder to voltage regulator and install attaching screws.
  2. Replace cap on the head of the A terminal screw.
  3. Depress the generator brushes in the generator brush holder. Hold the generator brushes in position by inserting a standard size paper clip (or equivalent) through both the location hole in the voltage regulator and through the holes in the generator brush holders.
  4. Install the voltage regulator and generator brush holder to the generator with attaching screws. Remove paper clip (or equivalent) from the regulator.
  5. Install generator following installation procedures in this section.

Tools required

  • T20 Torx type head screwdriver
  • Paper clip (or equivalent)

Specs & torque values

  • Screw torque: 2.8-4.0 Nm (25-35 In-Lb)

Source: manual:WSG1068 Sec. 06 Charging.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.