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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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I post this as a reminder that Voltage Regulators shed excess voltage as heat- thus the cooling fins.

For some reason i have noticed a bunch of "sales" on the HD chrome voltage regulator cover jamming my spam inbox.

Maybe same for some of you Guys.

Stay away- this is a bad idea, a cover that prevents the VR from cooling will eventually cause it to fail $$$.


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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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An interesting perspective. Heat loss due to chrome fascia. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Yes. Then you have all the chrome bolt-on covers for the engine, trans etc.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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I agree. Chrome won't get you home.... but you'll look good while waiting.
 
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I'm not a fan of any cover who's only function is decorative.
 
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