Re: [T3] Another Generator bites the dust

["Petri O. Calderon Larjanko" <petri@unsw.edu.au>]

>> I finally bought a Bosch electronic voltage
>> regulator, never again will I have problems with burned or
>> fuses contacts, the new part just drops in. I always check
>> the charging system with a ammeter to see if excess current
>> causing premature worn brushes or damaged regulator, always
>> looks ok but maybe I did not catch the problem.
> 
> I'm very interested in how your new electronic VR works out. I think this
> changeover is way overdue, but solid state is not always a cure-all either.

I also recently bought a Bosh electronic VR.  It just bolted straight on
replacing the old one (which I still have).  I still have the rear seat
removed until I make a cover for the new VR because the live wires are now
on the top not on the side of the VR, I don't want to create an accidental
spark.  I was told that these VRs are disposable, no need to adjust since
they are always accurate, and if they fail, they *just* fail, no gradual
failing as the other ones where they start ticking.  I have been running my
car for two weeks with no problems.

Petri
'71 Notch

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