65A Generator

[Moonlighter]

Can anyone tell me. Does a 65A Generator have a built in regulator?

[Cotten]

Can anyone tell me. Does a 65A Generator have a built in regulator?

No.
But there are modern aftermarket add-ons for the end caps.

And CycleElectric makes a 65a replacement where the endcap regulator is integral (and incredibly ugly).

...Cotten

[Moonlighter]

Thanks Cotten. Think I will opt for the external regulator. Any advice on that?

[Cotten]

Moonlighter!

Cycle Electric makes high-quality solid-state regulators in the common rectangular box style, and can be easily mounted on a bracket beneath the generator.
(It is often overlooked that CE makes the best generator replacements without the endcap regulators as well.)

As your '62 carries the battery within the oiltank, you will want the low-voltage regulator (CE102L).

...Cotten

[Canuck]

Had to replace my 12v generator and now have a Cycle Electric 5000 series with the built in regulator. I replaced the oil deflector and generator works fine but I am having a problem with a minor oil leak. Not bad, but never had a generator leak before. Anyone have this problem?

Thanks, Canuck

[Bosheff]

Be more specific on the location of the leak....bosheff

[Canuck]

Leaks from the bottom of the gasket (New gasket) and drips down on the front exhaust pipe.

[old1955]

G'day Canuck

You might find it leaks through the bottom generator mounting screw, between the case and the genenerator
mounting face bolt hole, as the gasket doesn't seal there around the screw. The modern gaskets have slots, this leaves
one side, the bottom side of the screw unsealed.(this could also happen at the top mounting screw too.)
Oil comes from inside the gear case area, down the screw and out between the case and generator, course
there is a small gap there.

Well that's what was happening on mine. I made my own gasket with holes not slots.

Worked!

Pete

[Canuck]

Thanks Pete, I'll do the same. Thanks for the tip. Trying to get everything tight on my 48 before going to Laconia, but evey day ia a new day with these old Pans. Would not trade her, she just gets a little moody now and then.

Have a safe day riding and thanks again.

[socalrider]

canuck,
i had the same problem with my 65.tried everything to no avail.finally figured out that the mounting bolts had been bottoming out because the mounting holes on the cam cover wore out ,allowing the bolts to bottom out on the gen. and not tightening the gen to the case. i cut about 3/16" off the bolts, problem solved.
buena suerte,
arnulfo
los angeles

[Canuck]

Your right, I see now that the bolts do not set within the case as before. Thanks for the information. I'll make up a new gasket with holes, cut the mounting bolts and post the results.

Thanks for the help.

[Canuck]

Thanks again, that seem to make a big difference by making a gasket and cutting the length of the bolts. Still leaks a bit just after shutting down but no leaks after cooled.

[Bosheff]

Is it possible that the flange that the generator mounts to is not flat and/or true?....bosheff

[kell]

Moonlighter!


As your '62 carries the battery within the oiltank, you will want the low-voltage regulator (CE102L).

...Cotten

What voltage is that regulator set at?

[old1955]

G'day Canuck,

One other thing I forget to mention, other than what Socalrider said is:

Some generator bolts (Hex Heads, 5/16" Dia. bolt) have different thread lengths on them.
The short ones may have been used on Sportsters. They measure 1/2 to 5/8" of thread length.

Just to make it clear, I'm talking thread length, NOT bolt length.

If you have these short threaded length bolts, your genny will never tighten up to the case
correctly.

The longer thread measures 3/4" or more.

So if you have the short threaded bolt you run out of thread before the genny is properly tight
against the case. They pull the genny in and fool you into thinking you got it right,.... and you haven't.
Their just tighten into the generator, and is not pulling it against and into the case.

Cheers mate,
Pete


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