[alfa] Voltage regulator info

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

Hi all..

A question and some info..

I was checking my alternator at a auto parts store (they have a machine 
to run them) and noticed it read a bit low on the voltage.  Turns out 
their machine reads low,  and I actually was pretty high.  In the car I 
measured 14.2 or so at idle, and up a half a volt or more when running 
faster.

So, I would like to know if anyone has found a good, cheap adjustable 
solid state VR that will work with the Bosch external reg alternators?  
I'd prefer an adjustable,  since there is some drop to deal with on a 
Spider with the battery in the trunk. (long wires)

The other thing, did some looking at things in the parts store,  and the 
guy pulled out a (80's?) Volvo regulator (wish I wrote the ##'s down) 
that had the same 3 prong plug and worked well with my Bosch.  It seemed 
a little low compared to mine, but with their out of cal meter, it 
probably was just right.  So it's probably a similar if not the same alt 
as Alfa was using.   Solid state, but non adjustable.

Jon Pike
77 Spider
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