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Voltage Regulator Operation & Tips – Part 1
I’ve had a few folks call me and say “Hey, this thing works different from the Fun Projects Voltage Regulator” (FPVR). Yup, and that is by design. Read on to see why. Some history/context will help here. The FPVR was a great innovation that was a much needed addition for a healthy charging system & […]
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Voltage Regulator Operation & Tips – Part 2
In the previous post I described how the FPVR operates. In this article I’ll describe how my VR (MTSVR) operates and why we chose this design. As mentioned previously, the FPVR is a proportional charger. If the battery is fully charged, there is no or very little movement on the ammeter. This can be a […]
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Generator Charge Rates Tips & Tricks
Installing my new Voltage Regulator is a very worthwhile upgrade to the standard or diode cutout – it will keep your battery topped off without overcharging it. But there are some things to keep in mind when looking at different cars & equipment on those cars. Original Ford Model T’s really had only a few […]
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