elect problem

[Fred Hanks]

why is the voltage regular in my 1950 f1 getting so hot ? lights and all work ok ...

 

[51 MERC-CT]

why is the voltage regular in my 1950 f1 getting so hot ? lights and all work ok ...

"So hot" is meaningless, how hot is it actually getting?

 

[TerryOH]

There are a couple of large resistors mounted under the regulator that can generate heat. Make sure some air can get to the resistors, so the heat does not build up.

 

[corvette8n]

Make sure you don't have a short somewhere.

 

[big job]

yes they run hot until the voltage is satisfied all ceramic resistors run hot under load

 

[solidaxle]

I burnt up a couple regulators till I found there was a bad path (ground) back to the battery. It's a good practice to occasionally clean up wire terminal and body bolt connections to keep things working properly.