Re: new fangled voltage regulator

Posted by HH56 On 2016/11/28 9:42:54

Looks like a nice unit and if it works as advertised should be a welcome addition to the hobby. Keeping and using the original regulator cover to disguise the unit is a nice touch. Judging by the number of people recently who have had no luck finding NOS regulators for postwar cars and then using using a universal -- or one that was supposed to be correct but needed replacement not soon after installation it might be an answer...

Like most all solid state device replacements the literature does come with the caveat that reversed polarity will damage the unit. Anyone installing one in a positive ground car should beware of the absent minded mechanic who accidentally reverses the battery cables. Didn't see a mention of what if any protection is in the module so if the solid state regulator did get damaged, it might leave the car stranded or worse..