|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-13-2024, 11:24 AM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
I'm looking for a couple of members willing to test a new Model A Positive Ground Voltage Regulator
I'm about to start mass production on. I've been working on & sold a couple hundred of the 6v & 12v Model T version that is negative ground and those works really, really well. The Model A version is a redesign of the Model T version for the positive ground Model A. Unlike in the pic below, it also has a screw on the generator input tab for the generator output wire/screw. If you help me, you will get a FREE Model A 6v Voltage Regulator. Here are the params -You MUST be willing to do the following: - Own a Model A w/ Positive ground. (original wiring) - Have a 6v original style generator ( no alternators) - own a decent volt meter. Analog or Digital is fine. - have a mostly original car w/ no LED bulbs - live somewhere that you can drive your car NOW. Not Alaska, Not Detroit or N. Dakota. - be willing to pull up your floor boards, then drive the car and measure the voltages as the regulator is working. Alligator clips are a must here. - be comfortable turning a tiny screw on a circuit board to make adjustments as needed. - send me feedback, call me, talk to me. I need feedback now. I have orders for several hundred of these and I want to make sure they work on a variety of cars/situations before I order 250 assembled circuit boards. That's a heavy investment. Every car is different. Some have incandescent headlights, others have LED. Some have been rewired, others are all original. Each of these situations affect how voltages are measured at the battery, which is all that really matters when it comes to the state of charge. If you're interested, reply to this posting and tell me the following: 1) what year/style car do you have? 2) confirm it has "mostly original wiring" 3) confirm you have all regular light bulbs (NO LEDS). 4) confirm you have a decent volt meter 5) confirm you willing to agree to test and help me and give me feedback NEXT WEEK? I need this data ASAP I'll have test regulators I can ship to you now. Here's a video of it in the car and working https://youtu.be/nHKD_kWA7g8 now, I have alligator clips on the battery and can clearly see the voltage it turns on at (~6.3v) and the fully charged voltage it turns off at (~7.2v). This is what I need you to measure for me. My car has LED bulbs everywhere and fairly new wiring. So this use case is tested. Jeff Stevenson Model T&A Starters & Voltage Regulators http://www.modelaregulators.com
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com Last edited by Jazzmonger; 03-15-2024 at 07:30 AM. |
03-13-2024, 01:09 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 3,903
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
This is great news. I would like to see a 12 volt negative ground version for generators at some point in the future. Won't work on my car that has an alternator and 12 volt negative ground.
__________________
A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
03-13-2024, 03:30 PM | #3 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
12v versions will be available at the same time!
Jeff
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com |
03-14-2024, 08:35 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Guthrie, OK
Posts: 1,145
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Now I wish I hadn'a chucked my genny for an alternator. All LEDs too. Good luck, Jeff.
|
03-14-2024, 08:58 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chillicothe, Missouri
Posts: 1,176
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
1928 roadster pickup, original wiring, all incandescent bulbs, 6 volt positive ground, I have a volt meter. I can drive immediately as Im in Missouri. Giving feedback is no problem.
__________________
"If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask Last edited by Fullraceflathead; 03-14-2024 at 11:23 AM. |
03-14-2024, 10:46 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,849
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
I hope they don't cost too much because most Model A owners are reluctant to spend money on quality parts. |
03-14-2024, 01:08 PM | #7 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
send me email w/ your address and contact info
jeff at modeltstarters.com
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com |
03-14-2024, 01:12 PM | #8 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Quote:
That version is shipping NOW! www.modeltregulators.com
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com |
|
03-14-2024, 02:29 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chillicothe, Missouri
Posts: 1,176
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Email sent
__________________
"If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask |
03-14-2024, 08:29 PM | #10 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Harpers Ferry, WV
Posts: 97
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Hi Jeff;
1) I have an early 30 Coupe. 2) It has all original style wiring. 3) All original type incandescent lighting 4) I have a Fluke multimeter similar to the one in your video 5) Willing to test and give feedback next week (except Monday), that is assuming the weather is agreeable (no rain). Live in WV so temps should not be too bad, but rain is definitely an issue. This car is as original as is practical. It's 6 volt positive ground, no LED lights, Generator, original gauge. Circuit boards definitely aren't an issue for me(restore antique radio and TV as a hobby). My portable meter is a Fluke similar to the one you show in your video, so no issues there. Our weather this time of the year is generally pretty decent, although not what I'd call "balmy", the bitter bite of Winter seems like it's behind us now here in the eastern panhandle of WV. Bob |
03-14-2024, 08:46 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 5,965
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
I sent you a PM. My car and equipment meets your requirements and it is sunny out.
|
03-14-2024, 09:20 PM | #12 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Quote:
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com |
|
03-15-2024, 12:08 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: California
Posts: 1,698
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
I'd like to review one, but must insist on paying full price for it.
__________________
2024 MAFCA Technical Director |
03-15-2024, 09:12 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Epping N.H.
Posts: 2,990
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
I'm going to want to buy one,because I'm not a good candidate for testing.I only run LED lights new,and between 3 A's,I would have a poor cross section of driving habits.I haven't had to turn the headlights on in my phaeton for probably 3 years.My coupe and pickup they're on a lot from time to time,then not for months.I prefer this type of regulator for a reason.The kind the Tom W made that went inside the generator also used the cutout.I just prefer the all in one.I put one of Toms in a 28 maybe 15 years ago,still going fine.I just prefer one part that can fail,not two.
|
03-15-2024, 09:40 AM | #15 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Wilder Idaho
Posts: 20
|
Re: Model A Voltage Regulators - NOW WORKING - Testers needed
Keith,
I should have them for sale on my website in a few weeks if all goes well. Jeff
__________________
1921 Ford Model T www.ModelTstarters.com www.ModelTregulators.com www.ModelAregulators.com |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|