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MG TD TF 1500 - voltage regulator

Recently had my Lucas VR (pos. gnd) modified to solid state. Terminal A1 on new reg. to gnd:
@ 1700rpms reads 13.4 volts. no lighting switched on.
@ 1700rpms reads 11.91 volts WITH lighting on.
This is a new and accurate digital meter.
Battery after overnight rest reads 12.92 volts between the terminals. Good Battery.
Usual required test on dynamo and it reads 14-20 volts with with increased rpms.
Nothing additional in electric system other than fog lights and signal lights. No radio,no accessary outlets.
I think the charging volts should be 14.5 to 15.5 volts.
Any thoughts?
I'm concerned that the battery is not charged enough and I may have a breakdown on the highway. Best regards, Daniel
D Desmond

If your conversion was done by Bob Jeffers, I'd suggest giving him a call. Bud
Bud Krueger

I set the voltage to 14.40 volts, that is what you should get from A or A1 to gnd.

Send it back for a retest, no charge.
Bob
Bob Jeffers

Thank you both for a quick response.

Bob Jeffers,when you set the VR to 14.4 volts,
can I expect the voltage increase to 15.5 - 16 volts as per the "mg workshop MANUAL" when increasing the speed to 2600-3000 RPM's ?
Best regards, Daniel
D Desmond

This thread was discussed between 21/08/2012 and 22/08/2012

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