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Bob D
PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2001 5:39 pm 
I recently read an article about swapping a non-computerized engine with a computerized engine. The article recommended replacing the old mechanical voltage regulator with an electronic regulator because, according to the article, voltage spikes from the mechanical regulator could damage the computer. This got me thinking about the EFI conversion. I don't know for certain that the computer would be damaged, but I do know that the computer likes the nice steady voltage that the electronic regulator supplies.
I had replaced my voltage regulator with an electronic regulator quite a few years ago (JC Whitney P/N 73DY7133U, $9.99) and have had no problems. The bottom line is that if you're going to try the EFI conversion use an electronic voltage regulator. I'm going to include this voltage regulator in the parts list in the EFI article.

Bob D


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Doctor Dodge (Doug Dutra)
PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2001 7:59 pm 
Quote:
: I recently read an article about swapping a
: non-computerized engine with a computerized
: engine. The article recommended replacing
: the old mechanical voltage regulator with an
: electronic regulator because, according to
: the article, voltage spikes from the
: mechanical regulator could damage the
: computer. This got me thinking about the EFI
: conversion. I don't know for certain that
: the computer would be damaged, but I do know
: that the computer likes the nice steady
: voltage that the electronic regulator
: supplies.
: I had replaced my voltage regulator with an
: electronic regulator quite a few years ago
: (JC Whitney P/N 73DY7133U, $9.99) and have
: had no problems. The bottom line is that if
: you're going to try the EFI conversion use
: an electronic voltage regulator. I'm going
: to include this voltage regulator in the
: parts list in the EFI article.


Thanks for the tip Bob,
Most seem to agree that the use of an electronic voltage regulator is a good idea even when using electronic ignition "ECUs", EFI computers should also have steady voltage so this is a good idea.
DD
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Chuck Rivers
PostPosted: Sat Aug 18, 2001 12:09 pm 
Quote:
: I recently read an article about swapping a
: non-computerized engine with a computerized
: engine. The article recommended replacing
: the old mechanical voltage regulator with an
: electronic regulator because, according to
: the article, voltage spikes from the
: mechanical regulator could damage the
: computer. This got me thinking about the EFI
: conversion. I don't know for certain that
: the computer would be damaged, but I do know
: that the computer likes the nice steady
: voltage that the electronic regulator
: supplies.
: I had replaced my voltage regulator with an
: electronic regulator quite a few years ago
: (JC Whitney P/N 73DY7133U, $9.99) and have
: had no problems. The bottom line is that if
: you're going to try the EFI conversion use
: an electronic voltage regulator. I'm going
: to include this voltage regulator in the
: parts list in the EFI article.
:
: Bob D


The electronic regulator is also available from NAPA stores as a Wells VR706. It is a direct replacement for the stock mechanical in a nice low-profile chrome case.

Chuck


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