AmphibAndy Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Chaps, I have a T16 Carrier fitted with the Ford Flat Head , running 12 volt and negative earth as standard. The dynamo that sits on the top of the engine on the T16 is the size of 5 litre can of paint. Enormous thing. The original regulator sits next to the driver and is a strange affair , similar in looks to a Jeep regulator, but is held in position by a clamp and is now in need of replacing. I have decided its time for a modern unit. Not being an auto electrician, but reasonably handy, can anyone suggest a regulator that will replace this. I note some of the early 60s regulators as fitted to Jaguars, Minis etc have 5 or 6 terminals where as we only have the three on the T16. I would welcome some guidance on this as I am keen to get it charging prior to going to Combined Ops in a couple of weeks. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 There are solid state modifications available now, I recommend Ask Frank! at Jolley enginnering http://www.classicheads.com/Electronic_Ignition.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmphibAndy Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 ok , I know about these but generally the solid state regulators are a lot of money when a standard regulator would do the job. I will ask him for a price but I dont hold out my hopes for a reasonable price solution. thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Maybe worth aksing him about an electronic ignition. I have fitted them to both mine. The one on My Dodge the WC51 has done about 15 years now, never a problem. Katy the WC54 that one is only about 5 or 6 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmphibAndy Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks, I have bought an electronic distributor made especially for the V8 by Stromberg. Its the regulator I am concerned with at the moment though. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 http://www.dynamoregulators.com/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmphibAndy Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks Nick. I have one of these on my M20, I had forgotten about them to be honest. I shall read up on it now. Good thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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