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Old 09-09-2014, 07:48 PM
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Default Converting to electronic voltage regulator

Is there a way to convert from the standard delco regulator to a electronic one? I tired of charging issues and a electronic regulator would solve them....
Any ideas?
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Old 09-09-2014, 09:24 PM
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There may be something out there that will work, however I am unaware of what it is.

I would think that the biggest obstacle to overcome would be finding one that works with a Starter/Generator rather than a stator.

Personally I don't find the regular old V/Rs to be that much of a problem, they have worked well for many years.
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Old 09-09-2014, 09:27 PM
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First of all, why? What makes you think a solid state would be more reliable? They fail too. Matter of fact, I bet I've changed more solid state regulator/rectifiers than I have Mechanical voltage regulators and I work on a lot of older equipment. If your constantly having problems, you aren't really fixing it. Or you aren't buying the right parts. Or your using cheap parts. I'm almost 100% sure that the VR on my ol' 125 is the original. They last. I say just fix the problem.

Do they make solid state VR's for generators...... yes. But get out your wallet!!!
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Old 09-09-2014, 10:07 PM
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mine just seems to always over charge(new regulator, clean connections, wires check out good). I'm ready to change over to a agm batt to quit dealing with batt acid but agm batts require a constant voltage and don't like to be over charged.
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Old 09-09-2014, 10:12 PM
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mine just seems to always over charge(new regulator, clean connections, wires check out good). I'm ready to change over to a agm batt to quit dealing with batt acid but agm batts require a constant voltage and don't like to be over charged.
I wouldn't do an AGM with a S/G system.

Where'd you get the reg? If it's overcharging, it either doesn't know how much voltage is in the batt, the VR is wrong, ammeter is bad, or for some strange reason, needs adjusted. How much does it put out?
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Old 09-09-2014, 11:12 PM
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The last came from fleabay, it was fine for a while now it not switching properly...
I might just get this OEM IHC regulator and hope for the best...
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Old 09-09-2014, 11:20 PM
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HUH. Has an IH part number, and I can see USA on the metal mounting tab. Should have been good.

So..... how much is it putting out?
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Old 09-09-2014, 11:56 PM
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that pic is the one from Cub Cadet Specialties, That I'm looking to buy... its puts out anywhere from 14.4 - 15.3 It will cause the batt to boil....
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I see that now. Sorry.

Yes. 15.3V is too much. 14.4 is perfect.

I'd say you just got a cheap VR. I'd get the better one.
Also, you did clean all connections, have the battery tested for a bad cell, and check the wires right? If so, then why not try a better VR. FWIW, you can get good ones at NAPA and O'Reillys. I don't know how much they are (off the top of my head), or how they compare in price to the one from CCS (didn't check his price).

Note: I have bought, and will buy again from CCS. Little on the high side, but GREAT SERVICE and always "as advertised" parts.
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I think the dilemma of finding an electronic regulator is that electronic will only work with AC, the generator only puts out DC,,,



Are you ready to install an alternator??
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