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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:20:37 -0400
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From: Jim Sower <canarder@starband.net>
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Subject: Alternators, Panel Lights ....
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Folks,
Problem # 1:  I am getting sick and tired of my *#$& Prestolite alternator and
(particularly) the regulator.  I am thinking about a lighter weight unit with
internal regulator that has one switchable wire to the (internal) regulator to
turn alt on and
off, one output to the battery.  I seem to recall in the distant past some
discussion on internal regulators.  There were concerns about runaway regulators
causing large over voltage.  I do not recall any of these concerns coming from
actual experience, but my memory is dim on that.  I would like to hear from
anyone with experience with integrated alternator/ regulator systems, and
suggestions as to which units (I'm told Honda has a nice one) might be
suitable.  I reckon I need 40-50 amps.

Problem # 2:   Some of my instruments are lit by post lights in the corners of
the instruments, but most are in the dark except for an instrument light trying
(to little effect) to shine on the whole panel.  I envision some sort of little
flood lights mounted on the glare shield (mine comes back about 6" from the
panel) of my Velocity that would be simple, small, adjustable / aimable, easy to
retrofit and red.  Anyone have any suggestions?  Would some sort of LED array
work?  How much would variable brightness complicate things?

Any and all suggestions welcome .... Jim S.