Installing a Bosch IB301A volt regulator

[P1an]

Hello, I have bought a Bosch IB301A from ebay that I'm going to install on my FJ1100 - 84 . I have read this tread with instructions: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=661.0

But I have some questions. In the "Transpo Regulator Modification.pdf" there is speculation if the bypass wire is necessary or if it's okay to just install a wire between the two holes for the regulator leads, what do you guys think?

I also wonder where other people has mounted the volt regulator, have everybody mounted it in the tool area behind the seat or is there any better place?

Thank you, would really appreciate some help ☺️

[Pat Conlon]

I used the (yellow) bypass wire....been working great for 10 years now.

[Country Joe]

I mounted mine on my previous FJ below the battery box behind the left side panel. I placed it there to keep the wiring to a minimum.

[P1an]

I used the (yellow) bypass wire....been working great for 10 years now.

Okay sounds good to me! What cable do you recommend? How thick? Thanks! ☺️

[P1an]

I mounted mine on my previous FJ below the battery box behind the left side panel. I placed it there to keep the wiring to a minimum.

Okay thank you for the tip I'm gonna check if that's a good place for me as well ☺️

[Pat Conlon]

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On my '84 when I put the Penske shock on, it freed up a bracket used on the oem shock adjuster (right side) I mounted the Transpo to that bracket.

[P1an]

I have now installed the volt regulator and everything went just fine, I went with the bypass wire and I mounted the regulator next to the battery under the seat. I adjusted the regulator to give around 14.2 Volts @ 5000-6000 rpm. Is that okay for my gel battery? Thank you for all your tips! 

[Pat Conlon]

You could dial it up a notch. From what I've read, max charging for a gel should be between 14.4 and 14.6 volts.
http://www.mkbattery.com/content_container.php?page=downloads-and-technical-reference-faq

[FJ1100mjk]

When I upgraded my voltage regulators to Transpo units, I set the high voltage output to 14.2V, and never had any problems. A couple of tenths of a volt either side, really shouldn't matter. Besides, it's setting is subjective to the accuracy of the voltage meter anyways.

It was always comforting to know, that my settings were spot-on, because my meter was a high quality one, calibrated to the most rigid standards of Harbor Freight! 

[rlucas]

When I upgraded my voltage regulators to Transpo units, I set the high voltage output to 14.2V, and never had any problems. A couple of tenths of a volt either side, really shouldn't matter. Besides, it's setting is subjective to the accuracy of the voltage meter anyways.

It was always comforting to know, that my settings were spot-on, because my meter was a high quality one, calibrated to the most rigid standards of Harbor Freight! 

And regularly featured as a freebie with any purchase!!!

(...I've got 3...)

[FJ_Hooligan]

Note to self,

Don't take electrical advice from anyone with the name Lucas.....

:-)

[FJmonkey]

 

[ribbert]

Note to self,

Don't take electrical advice from anyone with the name Lucas.....

:-)

Now that is funny.

Noel

[PaulG]

Note to self,
Don't take electrical advice from anyone with the name Lucas.....
:-)

I was told a long time ago the reason English beer tastes better at room temperature is because Lucas made the electrics for their fridges too.  And it was an Englishman who told me.     mmmmmm... beeer.... 

[rlucas]

Note to self,

Don't take electrical advice from anyone with the name Lucas.....

:-)

As a bearer of the surname I can neither confirm or deny that statement. I can assure you, however, that you don't want electrical advice from me.