[Healeys] Lucas electronic voltage regulator

[Chris Masucci]

In my opinion, whether you need more current supply or not isn't the
primary reason to go with an alternator or an electronic voltage
regulator.  Either will provide a more stable voltage to the system, which
is good for anything electrical including points and coils, overdrive
solenoids, fuel pumps and especially electronic ignitions like pertronix
etc..  If you have an electronic tach like on the later cars, it will be
more stable too and happier with a cleaner power source. I would use the
electronic regulator if you decide to rebuild the generator.

Chris

On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 6:08 AM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would just rebuild the genny.  are you planning on running a 300 amp
> stereo system in your car or something?
>
> On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 9:13 AM Bruce Steele <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
> wrote:
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>> Somewhat related to my prior post.  Should I decide to rebuild the
>> generator, anyone have experience with the electronic voltage regulator?
>>
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>> https://www.bpnorthwest.com/voltage-regulator-digital-lucas-screw-in-terminal.html
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>> Bruce Steele
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>> Brea, CA
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>> 1960 BN7
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>> *From:* Michael MacLean [mailto:rrengineer.mike at att.net]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 30, 2018 11:05 AM
>> *To:* Bruce Steele <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>; Healeys at autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Accuspark Dynamator
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>> Cheaper to get your generator rebuilt.  Re-install, then drive it.  Not a
>> big deal.
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>> Mike MacLean
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>> On Tuesday, October 30, 2018 7:36 AM, Bruce Steele <
>> healeybruce at roadrunner.com> wrote:
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>> Hi, all. My generator failed and I'm considering my options. Anyone have
>> any input on the AccuSpark Dynamator (which is an alternator in a dynamo
>> case)? Peter Roses installed one recently, and suggested I consider it.
>> The north American distributor is Brit Bits in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
>> I'd prefer retaining the traditional look of the generator over an
>> alternator. Of course, rebuilding the generator is an option, but my car is
>> not concours so that is not really a consideration. Certainly the higher
>> output of the alternator (the Dynamator is 45 amps) is a significant
>> improvement to drive all those electrical components on our Healeys.
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>> Bruce Steele
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>> Brea, CA
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>> 1960 BN7
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