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02-24-2019, 08:24 AM
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Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
I've always wanted to hide relays in a oem voltage regulator to keep a low key look so finally got the chance to go for it on my dad's build. It was a lot of electronic dissecting in the voltage regulator but got it gutted with the help of a dremel cut off wheel. With the electrical guts out of the way I cleaned up the pass through posts to solder on new wire connections inside the regulator. Had to cut a piece of bus bar on the back side to break a connection so I could have use the 5 factory terminals and use the oe connector. Used a rubberized coating to cover the bare busbars on the back side the painted it up to look purdy. The in line fuse will be tucked behind the regulator but still accessible if needed. Two RL44 relays are a tight fit but if it fits it ships
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02-24-2019, 08:28 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
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02-24-2019, 10:12 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
I like that. Looks slick
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02-24-2019, 10:57 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Very slick! Nice job Curt
I like the braided wire loom, we use that at work. It is a clean way to make a harness.
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02-24-2019, 11:06 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
I love stuff like this - nicely done!
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02-24-2019, 11:50 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Very good idea.
Nice work. |
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02-24-2019, 11:56 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Cool idea! Not the same thing but when I convert to a modern SI alternator, I retain the regulator and do the loop-back wiring inside of it, so it still looks stock.
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02-24-2019, 01:50 PM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Wow, great work! That came out pretty damn good man.
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02-24-2019, 09:26 PM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Thanks guys for the compliments. Clay, the braided loom sure is awesome stuff. Not sure where you guys get it from but I've been purchasing most of my wiring stuff from E&G terminal. I'm like a kid in a candy store in there
 Almost done wiring my old man's truck and did a lot of modifications to the factory wiring harnesses. So more to come.
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02-24-2019, 09:35 PM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
nice job
Ron
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02-25-2019, 07:57 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
We get it from E&G also, they have good stuff. Looking forward to seeing more!
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02-25-2019, 09:31 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Looks nice like a factory job! Lot's of talent/patience there.
I'm a huge fan of relays on any high amp draw system and specific switching, every older vehicle I own has been retrofitted with relays. I always use the 5 pin even if not needed that way I throw a spare (1 size fits all) in the glove box. I'm all about reliable function of the electrical system. |
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02-25-2019, 10:32 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Looks clean! Great idea. I dig stuff like this.
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02-25-2019, 11:05 AM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Great idea!
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08-05-2020, 03:30 PM
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Re: Voltage regulator hidden headlight relay
Now I have finally found a voltage regulator to do my own project...
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