Regulator or Generator problems?

[paddockbasher]

Hello

Have just reconnected wiring in my FC ute after installing a late model grey engine (ej or eh).

After starting; the gen light on dash goes out but after about 5 minutes running it comes on and the regulator starts making a "ticking" noise. Quite hot to the touch as well!

I have kept the original Bosch regulator but have a Lucas one to replace it with if needed.

Is there any major difference between the original equipment Bosch and the later Lucas (RB 310).

Can/Do many things go wrong with regulators?

Thanks in advance

[4hammers]

Hi,
Just remember, Lucas to Lucas & Bosch to Bosch (Gennie & regulator). They don't mix very well.
Hope that helps.
Rob J

[gp]

Hey Paddock basher,
You may need to polarise the generator (I'm not joking). It tells you how to do this in the workshop manual.

Cheers,

Graham

[RET]

And if you don't have a workshop manual give Brockie a call

[2brite]

ouch