Line Driver Voltage Regulator

Has anyone had problems with the 12 V voltage regulator on their Line Driver go bad? I bought the used 3900 and LD from Erik in DC and the voltage regulator on the LD seems to have no output. There is 12 VAC input but zero output. I am thinking about replacing it with a simple voltage regulator from a lawn & garden tractor or a car rather than paying Graco over $200 for a new one. Any thoughts? Will this work?

Did you flip the switch on the bottom of the unit for 12 volt output? Jim

Sure did Jim. Tried both positions and nada - nothing - zero volts on the phone plug and battery ring terminals. Still read 12VAC on the input while all connected so I am quite sure it is not the coil in the engine that is bad.

Unbolt it, dig a nice hole in the ground and bury it. THEN bend over and grab your ankles when Graco gives you the price for the new one.

Randy I have a LL2. My regulator crapped out about a year ago. I do have a Honda part number for the regulator. If it will help you out, I will get it for you. I forget the cost but it was expensive. I do have a very good source for info on that kind of stuff. They couldn't match me up with anything but original.

Thanks Rcan. Please send me the info when you have time. The Graco voltage regulator is $215 from my SW dealer so for now, I am going to try a simple lawn tractor, motorcycle, atv or car voltage regulator.

For sure you can find a aftermarket replacement!! Are there any marking on the one you have? Rcan, can you send me the info you have? I spend a lot of time collecting wonderfully useless info like this. Now if I could just get JPanz to send me the crossover for the hydraulic filter on the LineDriver....

https://www.mfgsupply.com/SmEngElectHonda.html/mv_session… In the catalog there are four different universal voltage regulators, with or without rectifiers. From about $20-60.00. Look in the snowmobile section, there are a few universal regulators in there too.

I shoulda known mfgsupply would have it....I buy all my aftermarket Echo stuff from them. Thanks for the link!

Ok BTS, after a special trip to my shop for this here it is. I'll go slow since your getting a little older; FRAN Filter - TG3614 Is the knock off filter availible from Wal-Mart. It is the correct filter. Jim

Many thanks to my esteemed colleague from the great state of New Jersey...even if you don't love Bruce..... My cross reference book lists the NAPA 1348, WIX 51348 and also a Purolater L10241 as a direct cross for the Fram TG3614

Don't forget about the "Binferd 4Q2" it's universal !!!

Randy, I doubt you are going to find anything aftermarket as that board is made specifically for the Linedriver. I rarely hear of that board ever going out so it is reliable. I would view it as a one time replacement for you and for $215 you have a light that works as long as you own the machine. It really depends how much value you place on having a light available on the machine.

Thanks everyone. Cormac, I could tell that the board is custom and you are probably right about a one time replacement. I am just a cheap SOB

Randy, I doubt that is the case. I think you have simply made the decision that the light (in your business) does not have a value of $215. Hopefully you purchased the used Linedriver at terrific savings over new. l

I just can't get this new acrylic LOW voc sherwin williams paint off of my mind. Question, does anyone have a solution for easier pouring and storing of acrylic paint from SW? We use to have the luxury of the plastic pour/plug hole with oil. Now 20 metal tabs later and a "new gym membership" to hold the 5 gallon "big mouth" steady, we are still fighting with pouring this stuff in during jobs. SW claims that hot weather will cause the plastic pour/plug holes to pop. I told the product division guy they need to figure out a pour and store aid to make it easy. This "Marylander" would appreciate any feedback from the "Californians" that have dealt with the switch from oil to acrylic?

http://parkinglotplanet.com/forum/index.php/topic,298.0.html Scroll down to the post from \\\STRIPES///.

You need a can popper, look in the pictures fro stripes version. We use the same type to open and pour the cans. Our yellow still comes with the plastic plugs. Jim