Re: Electronic Constant Voltage Regulator

Thanks,

Very nice looking, I may consider getting one however I have not tried to keep my car completely stock.

What I have avoided is the new 3-terminal voltage regulator and newer Mopar Electronic Ignition even though they are also very good choices.

Thanks Again
Dennis C.

On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6:35:41 PM UTC-7, 65Val wrote:

You can even get electronic ones that appear identical to the old mechanical ones, eg:

https://picclick.com/CHRYSLER-DODGE-PLYMOUTH-Voltage-Regulator-12v-Alternator-Electronic-191668898262.html

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From: dennis.1963ply

To: The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse

Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 5:52 PM

Subject: Re: Electronic Constant Voltage Regulator

Hello,

Voltage regulator questions have been coming up. ANY parts house will have the electronic voltage regulator you need. If you have a stock alternator you are good to go. If you go with a newer two terminal field alternator like i did all you need to do is ground one field terminal it does not matter which one. It is a good idea if your wiring is old to run a new wire from the voltage regulator to the alternator.

Please refer to the pictures of my 63 SF. I have one of the first billet Pertronix distributors, an electronic voltage regulator and a new high amperage alternator with a field terminal grounded. It has been running like this for years - no problems.

If you buy an new regulator look at the bottom, if it does not have resistors it is electronic like the one in my picture. The actual case will vary but it will attach to your original wiring and fit the original screw holes.

IMPORTANT
Note that one screw hole grounds the regulator, it MUST have a good ground sand a little around the screw hole where the regulator grounds. If like mine the screw holes were getting a little lose just fold a small piece of bare stranded wire in a "V" shape, hook it in the hole and put the screw in the screw will be tight.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Dennis C.

On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 5:00:47 AM UTC-7, carv...@xxxxxxx wrote:

Hi Guys,

I have a Mopar Performance Electronic Ignition conversion on my '63 Sport Fury 383 with a mechanical voltage regulator.

I am being told I need an electronic, "constant voltage" voltage regulator. When I look at places like Mancini, they show these, but they all say "for race only applications."

Two questions:

1) What is it about these regulators that makes them good for only race applications?

2) What is everybody else using?

I've had trouble with my "orange" box, and I'm wondering if the voltage regulator is the problem, but I don't want to go from bad to worse.

I look forward to your thoughts.

Lyle

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