Re: It STILL hates me!
If your failed regulator was an original ('002E model), it's worth its weight in gold. Do NOT discard it, it can be restored/rebuilt!
Yes, for '62 the generators were rated at 35A versus the 30A rating used in prior years on Corvette. A substitute 30A V-Reg 'will' work in the charging circuit ('001 series). But, prolonged use with max generator output will eventually cause harm.
On charging, understand we're working with a generator system here and they have 'cut through' characteristics. That means the current output is variable and based on the specific RPM the generator is spinning. At idle, most generators provided little/no charging current and some of Delco's designs were 'tweaked' to address this on vehicles that were anticipated to spend long periods at/near idle RPM (e.g. police cars, taxi cabs, Etc.).
Here's a comparison chart from the GM Parts and Accessories Catalog showing the differences in 'cut through' profile for different generators. So, when you're looking for current flow to determine 'good/bad', understand you need to rev the engine to get above the generator's 'cut through' point....
If your failed regulator was an original ('002E model), it's worth its weight in gold. Do NOT discard it, it can be restored/rebuilt!
Yes, for '62 the generators were rated at 35A versus the 30A rating used in prior years on Corvette. A substitute 30A V-Reg 'will' work in the charging circuit ('001 series). But, prolonged use with max generator output will eventually cause harm.
On charging, understand we're working with a generator system here and they have 'cut through' characteristics. That means the current output is variable and based on the specific RPM the generator is spinning. At idle, most generators provided little/no charging current and some of Delco's designs were 'tweaked' to address this on vehicles that were anticipated to spend long periods at/near idle RPM (e.g. police cars, taxi cabs, Etc.).
Here's a comparison chart from the GM Parts and Accessories Catalog showing the differences in 'cut through' profile for different generators. So, when you're looking for current flow to determine 'good/bad', understand you need to rev the engine to get above the generator's 'cut through' point....
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