Voltage Regulator?
#2
ya, that would be it. conector going to it with 4 posts "I-A-S-F".
it keeps voltage at a certain level. if you hadn't got that (or it wouldn't be functioning probably) and you'd rev the engine you would be charging the battery with 16V, which is a very bad idea ....
if you measure voltage above battery during idle it will usually below 14V. when you start revving you can watch it climb, but at a certain voltage. most likely 14V it will stop increasing
it keeps voltage at a certain level. if you hadn't got that (or it wouldn't be functioning probably) and you'd rev the engine you would be charging the battery with 16V, which is a very bad idea ....
if you measure voltage above battery during idle it will usually below 14V. when you start revving you can watch it climb, but at a certain voltage. most likely 14V it will stop increasing
#5
Kalli pretty much said it.
It's kinda like if you didn't have a transformer box outside your house. All that power from a power line going straight into your house? It's like turning your house into a toaster.
It's kinda like if you didn't have a transformer box outside your house. All that power from a power line going straight into your house? It's like turning your house into a toaster.
#10
Its a good idea to replace an old one since its mechanical inside.I bought one,painted the cap same color as engine and put a sticker on it like the original.looks and works great,no worries.Think I paid 15 bucks for it at the time.