Question for all: why won't a digital VM work? Only think I can think of is a
DVM has a higher impedance which,
theoretically at least, gives a more accurate reading.
The manual always specifies a 'moving coil voltmeter;' but could that be
because DVMs weren't common or even available
in the late '50s/early '60s when they were written?
Bob
On 6/6/2012 1:38 AM, Larry Varley wrote:
> And from another Larry, you need an analogue volt meter, digital won't work.
> The regulator is quite easy to set, clean
> the points, set it up, and you will find that Mr Lucas produced a very
> reliable and long lasting device. What can I
> say, I see lots of negative comments about Lucas electrics, which are totally
> wrong in my opinion, the stuff is well
> made, long lasting and pretty maintenance free. Many of the so called
> upgrades won't last any where near as long.
> Having just restored my BT7 starter, Generator it was very simple and in
> expensive. Even the horns, one of which even
> had a rust hole through the diaphragm still work after cleaning the points
> and replacing the gaskets!
> Long live Lucas :))
> Cheers
> Larry
>
>
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