[Roadsters] Alternative to Bimetallic Strip Gauge Regulator?

[RWM]

Roy,

Sorry for delayed reply.

Yes, the Moss unit worked out of the box, but at ~10V output the 
readings were "hot".

I had planned to use a diode bridge to drop the Moss output voltage, but 
elected instead to use a $3 CC-CV DC-DC adjustable power supply module 
trimmed to ~8V, which seems to work fine.  The CC-CV DC-DC board is not 
much larger than the OEM regulator and seems quite stable.

-  Bob


On 6/12/2012 12:23 PM, Roy Haslett wrote:
> What was the outcome of the Moss regulator?  did it bolt up and work 
> without mods?
> Roy
>
> *From:* Walter.Peterson <Walter.Peterson at cox.net>
> *To:* 'RWM' <RWM at RWMann.com>; 'Datsun Roadster List' 
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:43 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Roadsters] Alternative to Bimetallic Strip Gauge 
> Regulator?
>
> I think I'll go in and buy one of those fancy things.
> Moss Motors is on my walking path to my lunch time Hamburger Habit.
>
> Walt Peterson
> Santa Barbara
> 20R Street Racer
> "Datsa 67"
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of RWM
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:55 AM
> To: Datsun Roadster List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Alternative to Bimetallic Strip Gauge Regulator?
>
> Two in fact... West and East.  Just call in advance for parts
> availability...
>
>
>         Visit Our Showroom
>
>
>         Western Showroom
>
> 440 Rutherford Street
> Goleta, CA 93117
> Click for Map
> <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moss+motors&hl=en&sll=35.804783,-107.207912&s
> spn=26.777116,56.99707&view=map&cid=1283308360066360966&z=17&iwloc=A>
> Hours of Operation:
> Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
> Sat - 9:00am - 4:00pm
> Call 800-667-7872 for parts availability prior to visit.
>
>
>         Eastern Showroom
>
> 25651 Simpson Road
> Petersburg, VA 23803
> Click for Map
> <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=moss+motors+VA&hl=en&sll=37.197108,-77.461338
> &sspn=0.051619,0.111322&view=map&cid=16874328156697348321&z=17&iwloc=A>
> Hours of Operation:
> Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm
> Call 800-431-2496 for parts availability prior to visit.
>
>
>
> On 3/27/2012 1:16 PM, Linda Jordan wrote:
> > I wonder if they have a retail outlet. They are in Goleta not too 
> far from
> Solvang
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > Sent from my iPod
> >
> > On Mar 27, 2012, at 3:39 AM, RWM<RWM at RWMann.com 
> <mailto:RWM at RWMann.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks.  As of last night, Moss Motors had them in stock.
> >>
> >> - Bob
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 3/27/2012 1:43 AM, Pete Peters wrote:
> >>> Links for the Search Challenged:
> >>>
> >>> http://bhive.tierranet.com/300ELECTRICALMISC.html
> >>>
> >>>
> http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29080&SortOrde
> >>> r=65
> >>> http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/131-555.pdf
> >>>
> >>> Brilliant!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Pete
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>
> >>> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of RWM
> >>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 3:47 PM
> >>> To: dave n
> >>> Cc: Datsun Roadster Listserver
> >>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Alternative to Bimetallic Strip Gauge
> Regulator?
> >>>
> >>> Perfect!  Thanks, Dave!
> >>>
> >>> - Bob
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 3/26/2012 5:59 PM, dave n wrote:
> >>>> yes.  no problem.  I've got one in my datsun 1600.  itbs the same
> >>>> part.  I believe its called a voltage stabilizer.  keeps constant
> >>>> current to gauges.
> >>>>
> >>>> numerous ones out there.  I think the bhive
> >>>> http://bhive.tierranet.com/ I think has them.  probably british parts
> >>>> northwest, mossmotors.com, and victoriabritish.com to name a few
> >>>>
> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------
> >>>>> From: "RWM"<RWM at RWMann.com <mailto:RWM at RWMann.com>>
> >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:38 AM
> >>>>> To: "'Datsun Roadster List'"<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>>
> >>>>> Subject: [Roadsters] Alternative to Bimetallic Strip Gauge 
> Regulator?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Is there an off-the-shelf solid state alternative to the Roadster
> >>>>>> bimetallic strip gauge regulator?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> - Bob
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