Electronic regulator for generator

bebop67 · Post by **bebop67** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:28 pm

Hey guys, anyone know of an electronic regulator that can be used with the lucas generator? Im looking for a compact type that is water proof, so that i can fit it under the front gaurd along with the hidden wiring.
Cheers.

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:33 pm

Gday bebop

I used the standard regulator mounted inside the cabin on the original mounting holes.
The holes were welded up in the engine bay, but there was still
enough of the threaded insert left inside to mount the regulator.
It mounts upside down, I also added a piece of hose slit along its length
to cover the live terminals from bare foot passengers.
Its mounted so high inside that feet aren't likley to reach it anyway.

I just thought I would let you know this as a low buck alternative

Cheers
Jeff

bebop67 · Post by **bebop67** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:22 pm

Thanks Jeff, my engine bay is going to look very similar to your car. Got any pix of the regulator on the inside?

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:29 pm

Here ya go

There is no hose insulator for the terminals fitted anymore.
I remember now that, after fitting it, it wouldn't be necessary
because it is so high up back behind the glovebox, no toes would be going up there.
Also If the windscreen ever leaked, and water got to it,
the water might collect in the hose and short across the terminals, so i removed it.

It worked for me

Cheers
Jeff

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:40 pm

Great work Thommo, very smart thinking.

bebop67 · Post by **bebop67** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:50 pm

Love it, top idea Jeff. Im gonna do the same to my car.
Thanx for posting pix.
Cheers.