Voltage Reg that will last....

[Kris A NC]

Does anyone have a suggestion on where to get a voltage regulator that will last? My latest is from tractor supply co. It seems that I replace or have to do maintenance on the regulator more than anything else. My tractor is a worker and it sits out. I would put it in if I could, but its not an option. I want to be able to have my tractor charge and be reliable.

Would any one have a suggestion for a regulator that will last and they trust and can take the elements?

Thank you!

Kris A NC (now IN)

 

[John T]

Have you tried Jim in New York at Agri Services? I think his website is www.wiringharnesses.com

John T

 

[Cockbird_Hunter]

Kris:

I am located in Nashville, IN and have an account with a distributor that sells only US manufactured regulators. I have had no issues with several on working tractors 7+ years. I have also obtained VR of this quality for others & they have not had issues. It is my understanding the import manufactured VR's have weaker coils, but have no test data to support that statement. If you want me to get you a quality regulator $60 - $75, just let me know

Thanks

 

[DONMYEIL]

Make sure the wires are "clean" and tight on the terminals ,It doesn't take much to stop working . Just a thought .

 

[RLA]

Something I do now is seal the screws going threw the cover on our VR with silicone. Helps keeping the water out
on the tractors that sit outside...

 

[Ray]

I've had good luck with napa regulators.Local generator shops sell a good one to ,but there 100 bucks.

 

[JDIH]

I have to file the points in mine once or twice a year. Both good ones and cheap ones

 

[Bob M]

Yup - talk to Jim at www.wiringharnesses.com!

 

[Kris A NC]

I will do some investigating.

another question, when installing the VR does it matter what side the terminals go on? On another I saw the terminals on the inside of the frame rails. On the one I am having issues on the terminals are pointing out for easy access. Is this an issue? I also have an aftermarket brush cover on the generator. It doesn't tighten down and there is a gap. I suspect water might be getting in there also and rusting the contacts.

Thoughts?

Thanks guys as always!

Kris A NC (now IN)