8N Voltage Regulator

Randy K Crump · Nov 10, 2019

8 N origianl 6 volt system. I have been through 4 voltage regulators over the past 2 years. The last vendor said to spray WD40 inside before installing. It worked about 6 months. I polarize them as per instructions. Tapping on the cover does not help. I am paying about $35.00 for them. Are there better quality units available? I have a loader on this tractor and removing the voltage regulator is not an easy task. Thanks!

R Geiger · Nov 10, 2019

I went thru the same problem with my two 8ns. I solved the problem by going to 12 volts.

Jim L WA · Nov 10, 2019

Ditto what R. Geiger said. I went through the same thing with my NAA. If you decide to go with a 12 volt conversion, you don't have to remove the V.R. Just cut the wires going to it and leave it in place.

Dean · Nov 10, 2019

The quality of Chinese made VRs is dismal at best.

My suggestion is to go to NAPA and try to get a US made Echlin or to another good auto parts store and get a US made Standard Ignition VR.

Dean

JF in MI · Nov 10, 2019

Exact same situation here with exact same solution.

tractorguy2 · Nov 10, 2019

I have not had good luck with NAPA regulators. I have found if you use 10 gauge wire and ground the regulator base to the battery ground cable. the regulators last longer.

Jim L WA · Nov 11, 2019

Dean, I have an Echlin voltage regulator sitting on the shelf. It was the last one I bought for my NAA. It lasted about 4 months.

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