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| Author: | coatsie [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Testing an 8TR Regulator |
I have a couple of 8TR regulators and would like to test them before moving them on. Is there any way that I can do this using a multimeter? |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
Like you I have a couple that I'd like to test. When I researched this previously I came to the conclusion from various Lucas and other documents that they can only really be tested in position with the alternator. They need a load to be introduced and removed (headlights, heater, etc.) to check correct operation. If there's a simple alternative I'd love to hear it. |
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| Author: | coatsie [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
Thanks Doug. Greg and I also believe that we should just swap them out with another car and see if they work. Problem is that’s a three hour round trip to his place! Probably the right solution though. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
Maybe you could post up to Convertible Mini for testing? |
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| Author: | coatsie [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
Thanks Kevin, that is certainly an option. However his (or any other auto sparky) costs would probably be more than the part is worth. I was hoping for an easy solution because I don’t want to sell something on eBay/Gumtree that is faulty. Ultimately I’ll probably just have to wait until I go to Greg’s place where the cars are or just put them back in the spare parts bin for a while. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
If i was looking to buy one on ebay then having it tested on a car would be all the proof i need. |
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| Author: | goodie [ Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
I have taken both my alternator and regulator to an auto electrician some years back and they tested them for me , ( 1 option ) , as others have said , testing them on a car would be the easiest way for sure , I have 3 here that aren't working unfortunately . I am after a spare if you happen to have a working one  .
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Testing an 8TR Regulator |
Regulators are easy to test on a test bench. BUT you have to make sure you wire them up correctly to a known GOOD alternator as you can easily blow them up in the process. |
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