Re: new fangled voltage regulator

Posted by Tobs On 2016/12/2 6:36:05

As nice as the clover regulator looks, I'll be staying with the mechanical type. Too much money right now. I've got a SMP (Standard Motor Products) 12v 25 Amp regulator on it's way.
I'm pretty sure as long as voltage and max amperage of the regulator match the generator, then it is no problem to use a common part. (Could somebody use a Autolite reg on a Delco gen? I don't know)
-I suspect that the regulator I have on the car now is regulating to too high a voltage. Measuring with my sears electronic multi meter I was seeing up to 15 volts, which I believe to be too high. I may also install a volt meter in the car so I can see if it's getting into over/under voltage situations.
Happy Packarding!