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Offline Aaron J Williams

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SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« on: May 04, 2007, 08:51:23 AM »
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I'm not sure where to put this but I just did a writeup on my website for fixing SOHC4 charging systems. The link is here:
http://dudesgarage.com/page4.html
If any moderators want to use this info in the tech archives or whatever, go right ahead. That's why I did it!
I don't know if this has been covered before but have a look and tell me what you think.
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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2007, 10:10:28 AM »
Thanks for that.
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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2007, 10:10:57 AM »

Handy posting, Aaron!  Thanks!  RR



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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2007, 07:43:22 AM »
Thanks for the positive feedback! I think i'll tackle refurbishing the Asahi gas cap gauge next.
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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2007, 02:27:20 PM »
Aaron,

     One nice job, well done.  I would like to see more postings like this.  These are things we could reallly use..........

     Thank you for the time and the efforts you have put into this.

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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2007, 03:26:17 PM »
Add that mod to the one in my sig. That way you'll have a fully electronic voltage regulator that is much more efficient than the "three-position" regulator. Instead of the voltage varying in steps, it keeps the voltage constant so surges of current won't heat the connections nearly as much.
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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2007, 06:15:15 PM »
Add that mod to the one in my sig. That way you'll have a fully electronic voltage regulator that is much more efficient than the "three-position" regulator. Instead of the voltage varying in steps, it keeps the voltage constant so surges of current won't heat the connections nearly as much.
Yeah, I like it! And I happen to have an old ford regulator sitting on the shelf.  I'll bet I could use the diode pack out of a GM 10SI alternator instead of the Honda rectifier too. Oh well, back to the fabrication bench!  ;D
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Re: SOHC4 Charging System Mod
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2007, 06:58:27 PM »
Very elegant solution and very well presented.
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