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Title: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Saturday,June 12, 2021, 01:28:31 PM: i noticed the points on my voltage regulator are totally worn out is there a rebuild kit or do you have to replace the whole unit if so any suggestions to replace the regulator (model and where to buy)
thanks
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: MRN I J on Saturday,June 12, 2021, 02:18:51 PM: you can buy an modern solid state one from somewhere in Florida, thats the best way forward
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Post by: Sandyman on Saturday,June 12, 2021, 02:44:37 PM: I bought a new solid state one from RDENT. Good price and fast delivery.
Sandy
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Tuesday,June 15, 2021, 07:50:00 AM: how fast was the delivery cause i ordered parts from england on a tuesday night got them friday morning
ordered parts from the state took two weeks
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: Sandyman on Tuesday,June 15, 2021, 09:39:22 AM: 3 days via courier from RD. US mail is over 2 weeks.
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Tuesday,June 15, 2021, 10:17:40 AM: ok thanks i was gonna order the voltage regulator but i just saw their website i have to write down my shopping list ! i need rubbers for doors radiator hoses and a bunch of stuff
thank’s again
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 21, 2021, 08:58:51 AM: ok little update i ordered 2 voltage regulator first one from rd fantastic service very nice people the regulator 45 us i asked for shipping ups was 60 us plus some other fees that would be about another 60 us so they called me back and said shipping was crazy so i told them to send it by regular mail
so total cost 72 us part and shipping but don’t know how long before i get it
then i saw a regulator mecanical for 20 dollars cdn new said free shipping ups so i ordered it should arrive very soon
i find it sad that shipping is so expensive almost 3 time the price of the part i want to encourage enterprise that caters to lotus europas so i guess i have to wait longer to get my parts
here’s pictures of the two regulators one electronic and one mecanical
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: jbcollier on Monday,June 21, 2021, 02:07:41 PM: You should check your local auto parts supplier. They should be able to supply the Chrysler regulator and no shipping at all.
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 21, 2021, 02:42:04 PM: thanks jb it would be much more expensive here and they wouldn’t have it in stock so online free delivery 🤓👍
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: Gary t on Monday,June 21, 2021, 04:32:53 PM: Napa Canada lists an equivalent for $16 cdn
Title: Re: voltage regulator
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 21, 2021, 04:47:57 PM: im in quebec i bought an oil filter for the europa it was 25.92 the taxes are around 15% parts are expensive and special parts they have to order so at 20 bucks delivered to my door it’s not bad