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Old 09-20-2014, 05:05 PM
hthaman hthaman is offline
 
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Default Rectifier regulator location help

Has someone installed a regulator recently ?? Per page 46-22 Regulator needs to be installed inside ( F1202B) ( former location F1201B - FWF outside ). Regulator cable and WH-p761 Yellow cable is not long enough to reach inside. Any limitation of installing it at the FWF ( former location ) ???


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Old 09-20-2014, 07:15 PM
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I was told by Van's that the standard harness is long enough.
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Old 09-20-2014, 11:20 PM
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Has someone installed a regulator recently ?? Per page 46-22 Regulator needs to be installed inside ( F1202B) ( former location F1201B - FWF outside ). Regulator cable and WH-p761 Yellow cable is not long enough to reach inside. Any limitation of installing it at the FWF ( former location ) ???


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Sounds like you have the new plans - they are not even posted on the Van's website yet.

There were overheating issues with it I guess and that is why it was moved.
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Old 09-21-2014, 11:09 AM
RGaines RGaines is offline
 
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Default Regulator location

I have had to replace one. The local guru says it is in a bad spot because they are sensitive to heat. I am an early builder (#2) and would like to move it except for the harness. Is Vans saying that it should be under the shelf it is now on? It sounds like it is in the new plans. How can I find out about that?
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Old 09-21-2014, 01:23 PM
Mitch757 Mitch757 is offline
 
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Default Regulator location

I just installed mine in the new location under the panel base. Wires were long enough to accomplish it but adding the shielded alternator wire through the same grommet as the control cables was a bit difficult. The yellow P761 wire goes from behind the firewall down through an existing snap bushing in the panel base.

Check the hole dimensions on the drill template to ensure it actually matches the regulator mount holes.
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Old 09-21-2014, 07:27 PM
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I live in Phoenix and have about 210 hrs and 30 months on my 12. This issue concerns me. How long of a life are people seeing before failure?
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Old 09-22-2014, 05:47 AM
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Mine lasted 250 hrs. Skunkworks was around the same amount when his bit the dust.
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Old 09-22-2014, 12:16 PM
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Sounds like I should order a spare and relocate it to the cockpit or avionics bay.
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Old 09-22-2014, 09:03 PM
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Heat conductive grease applied to the regulator base will help to transfer heat from the regulator to the aircraft structure. The same grease can be used on spark plug threads.
Joe Gores
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Old 09-23-2014, 06:00 AM
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Joe, that sounds like a great idea. I wonder if there is any downside to doing that. Scott?
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