---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/02/19: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:00 PM - Alternator without internal regulator (Daren Busciglio) 2. 03:03 PM - Re: Alternator without internal regulator (Reuven Silberman) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:00:04 PM PST US From: Daren Busciglio Subject: RV7-List: Alternator without internal regulator New to the forum. My alternator is on the blink and needs to be replaced. I read Aero Electric and want to go with an alternator with external regulator. I would be adding an OV module. From my understanding if the alternator is taken off line in flight by the OV module you can destroy the alternator, but maybe it doesn't matter since the regulator failed and the alternator needs to be replaced anyways. I wouldn't be opposed to using an internal regulator if someone can explain. If I can get a reliable alternator and add the ext. regulator and OV protection and spend $200, why pay $600 for an aircraft alternator? I know most alternators have internal regulators but don't know any that have external. Google search for alternators isn't very good plus I wouldn't know what size would fit. Also I saw Aircraft Spruce sells B&C OV modules for $50 and I've seen others for much less, $10, but don't know if it's an equal to B&C OV module? So if someone can direct me to an alternator, external regulator and OV module that would be great. 50A alternator would be plenty. I don't know if there is a 50 or 60A on there now but there is a 35A breaker and I've never had it pop until recently when the alternator acted up. Thanks, Daren ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:03:08 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV7-List: Alternator without internal regulator From: Reuven Silberman Daren I have an original Vans alternator I would be glad to sell you cheap. Contact me off line 858-254-3848 Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2019, at 11:59 AM, Daren Busciglio wrote: > > New to the forum. My alternator is on the blink and needs to be replaced. I read Aero Electric and want to go with an alternator with external regulator. I would be adding an OV module. From my understanding if the alternator is taken off line in flight by the OV module you can destroy the alternator, but maybe it doesn't matter since the regulator failed and the alternator needs to be replaced anyways. I wouldn't be opposed to using an internal regulator if someone can explain. > > If I can get a reliable alternator and add the ext. regulator and OV protection and spend $200, why pay $600 for an aircraft alternator? I know most alternators have internal regulators but don't know any that have external. Google search for alternators isn't very good plus I wouldn't know what size would fit. Also I saw Aircraft Spruce sells B&C OV modules for $50 and I've seen others for much less, $10, but don't know if it's an equal to B&C OV module? > > So if someone can direct me to an alternator, external regulator and OV module that would be great. 50A alternator would be plenty. I don't know if there is a 50 or 60A on there now but there is a 35A breaker and I've never had it pop until recently when the alternator acted up. > > Thanks, > Daren ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv7-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV7-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv7-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv7-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.