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The cost of a voltage spike
« on: May 12, 2008, 10:37:26 AM »

As some of you might know I had electrical problems at the Branson (MECCA) show. It spiked and took out my Pertronics Second Strike box and matching billet distributor, my Viper alarm system, a Sony 180 watt amp and all the light bulbs on the exterior except the front blinker bulbs. I made it back to Denver after buying a stock re-built dizzy from Advance for $48.00. A costly lesson to say the least.
Does anyone make a voltage limiter that will sense when it exceeds 15V and instantly shut down the field windings?
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Re: The cost of a voltage spike
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2008, 11:09:02 AM »

them blue mopar ones are constant voltage...only 13.5 though
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Re: The cost of a voltage spike
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2008, 11:37:10 AM »

them blue mopar ones are constant voltage...only 13.5 though

Got any details on that?
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Re: The cost of a voltage spike
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2008, 12:30:11 PM »

Its Possible to build one, I built one for 5v before to clamp a MAP sensor. You will have to search the internet though, I can't remember where I found it.
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Re: The cost of a voltage spike
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2008, 04:08:34 PM »

them blue mopar ones are constant voltage...only 13.5 though

Got any details on that?
i'll get u a part #
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Re: The cost of a voltage spike
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2008, 06:56:25 AM »

constant output voltage regulator-(quote from parts book)
to insure your ignition and electrical systems can provide maximum performance, install a COVR. voltage is held at a constant 13.5 volts as opposed to the production regulaters fluctuation from 11.5 to 13.5. for race applications only
P3690731-70 and up
P3690732-69 and older
cant guarantee anything just an option Smiley
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