Originally Posted by dragon slayer
The voltage regulator only handles field current not output. I have seen VR potting liquify. It is from age not heat. Heck it can be 30 to 54yrs old.
Not totally agreeing with the age vs heat thing. I had a couple NOS ECU`s in a hot attic and they leaked out. I had others in the garage where it was cooler and they never leaked out.