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Post by Inthegarage » Thu May 28, 2020 5:23 pm

The T that I bought came to me with a 8 volt battery. The car sat for approximately 10 years. During the start up to getting it back to a safe drivable T again. I want to convert it back to a 6v system. I have a John Regan 8 volt voltage regulator # 5055R-8V It does have a letter A on the bottom. In the instructions states it can be used for 6 or 8 volt. I just wanna check to see if I’m Reading this right. Am I??
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu May 28, 2020 5:34 pm

The instructions are saying you need a 8 volt battery and the 6 volt generator. Then to adjust for the proper amp output. Not sure what you need to convert everything should for a 6 volt system - starter, maybe bulbs? 8volt battery is available from golf cart sellers and some marine. Not sure about your reference to an A as an indicator of the type - thought it was the screw pattern on the underside. I'm looking for info on that
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"WARNING!! - This voltage regulator is for use on standard Ford Model T 6 volt negative ground generator/8volt battery systems only. Permanent damage can result if the voltage regulator is connected even momentarily to any other system using 6 or 12 volt battery
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by Inthegarage » Thu May 28, 2020 5:45 pm

Thanks!! Now I understand stand What I’m reading. I can’t use it Bottom line. Dam :evil: well does any one know where I can get a 6VR?

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Post by TRDxB2 » Thu May 28, 2020 6:08 pm

Why do you think you can't use it? Doesn't look like they are available yet sourced from Birdhaven (owns FunProjects & Texas T now). Bob Bergstadt had one awhile ago, likely sold it. There was another brand is sold through Snyder's - looks like its no longer available. It claimed up to a full 20amps output but MTFCA forums says never more than 12 amps or burn up your generator - output is controlled by the third brush in the generator so it can be used
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Post by TRDxB2 » Thu May 28, 2020 6:44 pm

Not sure if they still make them. This is the one that puts out "up to" so amps but you should set the 3rd brush between 10-12 amps jus the same as Fun=Projects https://www.nurex.com/generator-cut-out ... ive-ground
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by Kerry » Thu May 28, 2020 6:58 pm

Why go back to 6v? buy a 8v and be done with it, you wont be sorry in doing so.

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Post by TRDxB2 » Thu May 28, 2020 9:31 pm

Kerry wrote:
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Why go back to 6v? buy a 8v and be done with it, you wont be sorry in doing so.
I agree 100%: you get the best of both worlds. More LED bulbs are available and shine brighter. 8 volt batteries for golf carts are deep cycle, meaning that they can be recharged more often than convention car batteries and are available for about the same price. And your still period correct. You never know someone may want to trade their FP 6V for your FP 8V - :(
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by DHort » Thu May 28, 2020 11:21 pm

Send a PM to John Regan, or find his number and call him. Great guy to talk to.

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Post by MKossor » Fri May 29, 2020 6:54 am

The Nu-Rex Generator Cut Out (Semi-Conductor Type) js NOT a voltage regulator. It does not "put out" up to 20A; I believe it is just a Diode cut out capable of passing up to 20A of current through it which is apparently the same current ratings as the original cut out contacts. The FP VR is a completely different product with much improved functionality.
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri May 29, 2020 10:35 am

MKossor wrote:
Fri May 29, 2020 6:54 am
The Nu-Rex Generator Cut Out (Semi-Conductor Type) js NOT a voltage regulator. It does not "put out" up to 20A; I believe it is just a Diode cut out capable of passing up to 20A of current through it which is apparently the same current ratings as the original cut out contacts. The FP VR is a completely different product with much improved functionality.
You are correct it is just a cutout I got GOOGLED bad. Like so many search engines they provide unwanted alternatives mixed in with what you asked for. I should have caught it. Sorry for the misinformation Frank
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Re: Fun Projects VR

Post by Piewagon » Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:23 am

I almost regret ever making the 8V version of the VR. I always tried to talk a customer into sticking with 6V mainly because at the time there were no LED headlights let alone any 8V ones. You get very very short bulb life when you apply 9.1+ volts to a 6 V bulb which should only get about 7.0V when charging. 9.1+ is about what you have to go to in order to charge the 8V battery and actually the battery would like it to be higher. The 8V unit CAN be converted to 6V without too much trouble other than one MUST grind the underside at the spot welds to get the top cover off. Don't do that since you can wreck the VR completely. The A on the bottom clearly marks it as an 8V unit while a B on the bottom makes it a 12V unit. No letters means it is a 6V unit. As the OP whoever has the 8V unit should send me a PM and lets talk BEFORE you attempt to open it up. That could cause trouble.

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