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| Author: | Metal Turkey [ Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Voltage regulator recomendation |
I have a 1966 Dodge D100 with 225 slant 6 I named Frozen since every part was frozen after setting for 26 years. I should have named it snail as long as it is taking me to get it running. I'm using Valiant boy Wonder's HEI set up with a distributor, cap and rotor from a 73 dart, Magnacor Wires, reman 75 AMP Alternator for a 73. I plan to use an Accel 140012 Coil I'm not sure what voltage regulator I should pick up? should the Voltage regulator be an electronic version?? I have been reading a lot of threads but don't feel confident with the voltage regulator selection for my set up. The engine is a total rebuild and I have not installed any of the electrical system yet so I can change out any of this stuff if you see any of my components are just not right. This is just a stock daily driver so don't need anything fancy. As I understand the balast resistor should be eliminated and the wires spliced to gather? Thanks for all the help, Metal Turkey |
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| Author: | nm9stheham [ Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:40 am ] |
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The older '66 regulator can be used with the new alternator if you: - Connect one lead from the regulator to one field terminal on the alternator - Ground the other field terminal on the alternator If you want to use the later electronic regulator, then you need 2 separate wires to the field terminals on the alternator. You can see the wiring here: http://www.mymopar.com/downloads/1973/73DartA.jpg From all I have read, you are better off finding a NOS regulator. |
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| Author: | Metal Turkey [ Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:48 am ] |
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Thanks for the reply. Since I have alternator, distributor, cap & rotor designed for a 73 Dodge I'm thinking you mean a NOS for a 73 Dodge and hook it up per the drawing? I need to be compatable with the HEI system from Valiant Boy wonder. The simpler the better chance I will have of getting it right. Thanks for the help, this stuff is all above my pay grade. Thanks, Metal Turkey |
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| Author: | 69a100 [ Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:08 am ] |
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I went with the newer style Regulator as I have never liked those little black boxes that are called regulators. I got the alt., reg., and as much wiring off a 74 something and put in on my van. http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Elec ... arging.htm |
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| Author: | Nicademas [ Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:50 am ] |
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Or, if you want to spend some money. Buy a one wire alt. with the regulator in it. I did because i had problems with my regulator going out all the time. This would cause my headlights to burn out with the power spikes....... |
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| Author: | Metal Turkey [ Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:53 pm ] |
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Thanks for all the great help. I think I will use the Accel 140012 coil as planed and a Voltage Regulator for a 73 Dodge to go along with the rest of my 73 components (Alt, Dist, cap, and rotor). I will wire the VR per the 70's and up diagram you sent over. This is all starting to make sense----I think. Thanks, Metal Turkey |
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| Author: | SLANTEDRAM [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:20 am ] |
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these little guys work great http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Voltage-R ... 17&vxp=mtr |
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| Author: | Metal Turkey [ Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:57 am ] |
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Thanks for the info, I will hang on to that link. Great price for a original looking VR. I should know how the system I settled on works in a week or so. Thanks, Metal Turkey |
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