If one of your gauges is drawing excessive current, it can shorten the
life of the stabilizer.
Gerald Van Vlack wrote:
>Here is one for the electrical engineers on the list. I am replacing the third
>voltage stabilizer on my TR4A since I've installed an alternator Does anyone
>think there is a cause and effect here?
>The first VS worked for 35 years, the second (used) for 2. Should I expect
>another 35 or another 2 years?
>There is no apparent voltage fluctuation from the alternator as I am running
>both an amp and a volt gauge.
>What is causing the failure? Old age or the alternator some how. I guess I
>always thought volts were volts no matter where they cam from.
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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