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cooperized
PostPosted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:04 pm 
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Have a problem at higher revs where gauges seem inaccurate- Fuel level can drop from 1/2 tank to 1/4 tank full. I have tested the output of the voltage regulator with the ignition on and it is 9.97 volts. Anyone know what the problem maybe? Should I purchase a new voltage regulator?

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timmy201
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Does the voltage change when you rev the engine?

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cooperized
PostPosted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:26 pm 
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haven,t checked it under higher revs. i'll have to check it.
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Body vibration. They use a vibrating bimetallic strip.
I cured mine by replacing with an electronic one. Thanks wombat. ;)

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drmini in aust wrote:
Body vibration. They use a vibrating bimetallic strip.
I cured mine by replacing with an electronic one. Thanks wombat. ;)


Minis are smooth as silk..... LOL

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cooperized
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How do you get hold of an electronic voltage regulator? Can you place it inside the standard casing so that it looks stock?
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cooperized
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Thanks for all your replies. i'll checkout jaycar tomorrow and see if I can a 3 pin ic voltage regulator and make something up.
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DavidE
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cooperized wrote:
How do you get hold of an electronic voltage regulator? Can you place it inside the standard casing so that it looks stock?


Yes, you can. I can refer you to a set of instructions with details of the device that you need to buy to fit inside the case.
http://www.britishv8.org/articles/mgb-v ... ilizer.htm

I used the LM2940T-10.0
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David, thanks so much for that info, much appreciated
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