there should be a potentiometer at the back of the voltage regulator,
use this to regulate the voltage down
Gernot
> ----------
> From: Steve Chandler[SMTP:chand@primenet.com]
> Reply To: Steve Chandler
> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 8:45 PM
> To: Tim Taylor
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: High Volt reading on Tr6
>
>
> The rectifier just converts from AC to DC current. The regulator
> assembly is a seperate part. I think you need to replace that.
>
> cheers
>
> steve
>
> Tim Taylor wrote:
> >
> > Hello all :
> >
> > I just changed out the 3 plug rectifier assembly on Lucas alternator
> of y
> > tr6. The old one was fried. Anyway the volt meter in now up past
> the 15
> > and into the red. The alternator is internally regulated, isn't it
> the
> > rectifier assembly that does the regulating?
> > I haven't put a separate meter on the car to see exactly how
> much
> > it is putting out, I just wanted to know if there was something
> simple I
> > should check out before going into the alternator again. Also what
> > exactly am I risking damaging while checking this out.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for you help.
> >
> > Tim Taylor
> > 76 Tr6
> >
> > Tim Taylor 888-800-5904 x1625phone
> > VersaCom Inc. 512-310-9105 fax
> > http://www.versa.com
>
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> Steve Chandler - Chandler-O'Bagy Associates stevec@rtd.com
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