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03-18-2021, 08:02 PM | #1 |
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Voltage regulator
Is anyone producing voltage regulators any more? It looks like Fun Projects are out of business and I haven’t seen any recent posts from Tom Wessenberg.
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03-18-2021, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Voltage regulator
Check with Texas T/ Birdhaven I think they bought Fun Projects line. I'd heard there were production delays. Maybe call, nice folks.
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03-18-2021, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Tom's had internet issues recently, but he is alive and well and still doing generator-related work. Send him an email via the board and he should get back to you eventually.
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03-18-2021, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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I hope Tom is still doing voltage regulators. I have them on 2 of my Model A's and I really like how they work.
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03-19-2021, 01:24 AM | #5 |
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I have Tom’s email from the past. I’ll send him an email.
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03-19-2021, 06:30 AM | #6 |
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03-19-2021, 10:21 AM | #7 |
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Re: Voltage regulator
Anyone making a 12V regulator like Tom is producing for 6V? Want one that controls the field current other than regulating the 12V 8A output that the Fun Projects regulator does. Have looked at building one myself, but the components are large compared to the one Tom uses for 6V regulator.
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03-19-2021, 04:04 PM | #8 | |
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08-22-2021, 11:18 PM | #9 |
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Has anyone used a tractor voltage regulator on a Model A? If so, what kind and how is it working for you?
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08-23-2021, 11:28 AM | #10 |
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A three-relay regulator requires an external field post terminal to connect to. The Model A field wire connects to the third brush. Either drill the case and run the field connection outside or replace the generator with a 2-brush one.
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08-23-2021, 10:20 PM | #11 | |
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08-24-2021, 10:30 AM | #12 |
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It would be nice if that was all I get, instead of the hundreds that I have to look through to find something worth watching.
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08-24-2021, 10:50 AM | #13 |
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The chip component for the Fun Projects VR is not currently available plus the original design Texas Instruments chip is obsolete now. I haven't seen any other VRs of any type available at this time.
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08-24-2021, 11:45 AM | #14 |
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I drug my feet ordering one from Tom when I had a chance.
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08-24-2021, 05:53 PM | #15 |
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Sacramento Vintage has the diode style.
Designed for full 20 amp continuous service. Will work on stock 6-vold positive ground system only. #00644-7 https://www.vintageford.com/global_s...0644&Category= |
08-24-2021, 05:59 PM | #16 |
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08-25-2021, 09:31 AM | #17 |
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10-07-2023, 09:55 PM | #18 |
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I will have the positive ground Model A version of my regulator done soon...I just have to flip the Model T circuit upside down and order new circuit boards. These will be Bolt-on replacements for the existing cutout.
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10-08-2023, 11:58 AM | #19 |
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Sounds great!!!
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02-15-2024, 02:37 AM | #20 |
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Positive ground version of my 6 & 12v voltage regulators are working as of today! I'm just waiting for 1000 cutout tops to be delivered so I can finish them. These are the samples I just got:
I should have them by early March. At this point I'm completely sold out of voltage regulators with refurbished cutout tops. If you want one now, you have to send me a cutout top first. The whole "send me your core after the sale" thing didn't work out too well..... Once I get the 1000 cutout tops delivered, I will then have all of the following products for sale: 6v neg ground voltage regulator - Model T 6v positive ground voltage regulator - model A 12v neg ground voltage regulator - Model T 12v positive ground voltage regulator - model A Negative ground high current (30A) diode cutout (6v & 12v) - Model T Positive ground high current (30A) diode cutout (6v & 12v) -model A
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