Another option for replacing the generator with an alternator and retaining
the original positive ground is to use an isolated ground unit which are
available for marine applications. They are available with external
regulators if that's what one wants, but one with the internal regulator
greatly simplifies life when it come to connecting the unit. These isolated
type regulators are also used on some John Deere tractors, although the ones
I've seen are in the 24 volt category.
Dallas Congleton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Johnsen, Bernard" <bernard.johnsen@ngc.com>
To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:36 AM
Subject: RE: 100/Six generator help
> I am not sure if you can use a "generator" voltage regulator
> with an alternator. I am inclined to doubt it. I will see what I can
> find out about it. Another alternative (pun intended) is to build your
> own voltage regulator. I remember seeing a schematic in
> Radio-Electronics magazine - I will see if I can dig it out.
> - Bernie Johnsen 67 BJ8
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Spidell [mailto:bspidell@comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:08 AM
> To: Johnsen, Bernard
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: 100/Six generator help
>
> Would the stock Healey regulator work with a positive-ground alternator
> (certainly no semiconductors to worry about ;) ?
>
>
> bs
>
> Johnsen, Bernard wrote:
>
>>I had not thought of that - if you can locate a positive ground
>>regulator I suppose that would work - but the regulator must match the
>>alternator's field configuration (i.e. does the field lead get grounded
>>or switched to supply voltage for regulation). My point was that the
>>procedure is more complicated than switching the diodes.
>> Bernie Johnsen 67 BJ8
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
>>On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 9:06 AM
>>Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
>>Subject: Re: 100/Six generator help
>>
>>Aren't there externally regulated alternators available?
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