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

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.

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

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

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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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

these little guys work great

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Voltage-R ... 17&vxp=mtr

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