[sdiy] Variable Voltage Regulator as replacement?

[Scott Gravenhorst]

I can't tell what part of the planet you live on...
That would help us alot.  The 7808 should be fairly
common.

jlamb3 at nc.rr.com wrote:
>Is it viable to use a 317 type variable voltage regulator as a 
>replacement for a 7808 8v voltage regulator? I'm buliding a PAiA 
>Fatman from someone's botched previous attempt and I can't find 
>this part anywhere, but I do have the variable regulator. Also, 
>any links or advice on performing this procedure would be much 
>appreciated. Also, where can I find resources on building a tape 
>delay box? It doesn't HAVE to be tube-based. ; ) Thanks in 

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