[T3] Voltage Regulator

[Tim Keohane]

I did look more closely at the fine print. The 625 is cca @ 32 degrees  
F. You are correct Jim, it is a group 42 battery. The car is a '73 and  
I have had some issues with the headlamp switch. I suspect it is  
rooted in the amperage draw from the larger load. Exact replacement  
switches are likewise harder to find.  I have ordered some 60/55 xenon  
bulbs, and 2 relays as described on the vwtype3 website.
My thought behind the wire swap was to determine if there was more  
resistance or loss on one side or the other. I also thought it might  
tell me if there was a physical problem inside the regulator.
I am a member of the Samba forum, and have posted occasionally. The F  
I section has been extremely helpful for me. Almost all my questions/ 
problems had been addressed in earlier postings. I just recently found  
this forum. "Even a blind hog occasionally finds an acorn if they keep  
looking".
I am aware of the conversion kit sold by the D D B. Having had a very  
negative experience with them I'll stick with the generator and lower  
wattage lamps.
Tim & Paula Keohane
Purveyors of:
Wild Alaska Salmon & Halibut
AKC/FDSB/CKC Irish Setters
rheorojo at wildblue.net