Re: [alfa] Voltage regulator info

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

Hmmm.. forgot to check "the ususal suspects" first..  I thought they had 
one, but it was $50 or some unreasonable price.  Looks just like that 
fixed voltage one I found,  but is even a little cheaper..

Jon
77 Spider
Irvine, Ca

Frank Smith wrote:


> Check IAP...they sell one for 21.50...
> Frank Smith
> 69 1750 Spider
> 72 GT JR
> Cockeysville, MD
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jon Pike" <jhpike@domain.elided>
> To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 4:12 PM
> Subject: [alfa] Voltage regulator info
>
>
>  
>
> > 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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