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Charge regulator, 4-cyl diesel

Charge regulator, 4-cyl diesel

To remove

In the method described below, the generator has already been removed.


1. Remove the protective housing from the generator.


2. Remove the voltage regulator.


The generator brushes are fixed to the voltage regulator. The whole unit must be replaced with a new one.

To fit


1. Carefully straighten the spring tab so that it lies against the voltage regulator. Clean and apply a thin coating of Vaseline to avoid oxidation.


2. Clean the ground connection on the regulator and apply Vaseline.

3. Refit the voltage regulator.

4. Refit the protective housing on to the generator.

5. When changing, check battery, see Battery check and charge battery if necessary, see "Charging the battery".