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SOLID STATE VOLTAGE REGULATOR (2) - ET-232

Oh, you didn't like the last one? Well here's a better idea for a solid state voltage regulator for your generator (about twice the price but still reasonable).

electronioc control box closed At 12:05 PM 6/12/05 -0400, Robert K. Jeffers wrote:
>"Yes I do make solid-state conversions of Lucas regulators. I can do 5 post, 9 post, and I have done one for a recreation of a MGA Sebring race car being built in Fla. They fit in the Lucas cases so that they appear original. I can make them either positive or negative ground. They will have current limiting to protect the dynamo (generator) from burning itself out and temperature compensation for cold/hot weather voltage compensation. All in all very up to date, modern performance but within the limits of the dynamo installed.
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>electronioc control box open To proceed I need a regulator to modify and info as to the generator it will be used with, so I know where to set the current limit. Also positive or negative ground. The price is $80 plus $5 shipping. The regulator need not operate, or even have it's original relays, it does need a base that is suitable for buffing to make it look better. At this time I have no way to refinish the terminals, or the fuse holders on a 9 post.
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>If this sounds like something of interest to you, email me and you can ship your regulator carcass to:
Wilton Auto Electric Web Site: www.wiltonae.com
10 Stoney Brook Drive
Wilton N.H. 03086-5155


Put a note in the package confirming your order and giving me a return address to ship your regulator back to. Turn around is about 1 week.

Regards,
Bob -- "Robert K. Jeffers" - Ph: 603-654-9852

Regret to say that Robert Jeffers has passed away in July 2013. Wilton Auto Electric is now closed, and the solid state voltage regulator is no longer available.
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grub screws

Additional foot note: The screw threads for the terminal screws in the fuse box and voltage regulator are 1/4-26 BSF threads. If you need replacement screws I suggest you find a junk fuse block or junk regulator. The screws are obviously still made, somewhere in the world, as replacement regulators and fuse boxes are still being supplied. I just have no idea where to buy the screws new in the USA

Addendum:
On 11/5/2008, Ron Cromar wrote:
"If you look at the link below, Holden in the UK sell these screws quite cheaply in packs of five." - www.holden.co.uk - part no. 080.040
grub screw, replacement style
Addendum: 6/23/2011
Moss Motors bow sells a replacement set screw. It has non-original head shape, but it is functional. - www.mossmotors.com - part number 142-005.

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