cchrishefish
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Does anyone know if this is an electronic voltage regular? I called Napa and they did not know. Maybe he did not want to look this up for me. It is the ECHVR32
I am happy that you chimed in. Because the Napa guys at the main Syracuse, NY counter informed me that it is electronic. Since I am converting to a new electronic distributor, several articles suggest that I must use an electronic regulator, for some reason. If I need to change this which regulator would be best?Right on the NAPA site. It is not electronic. It is mechanical.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHVR32
So, is there an electronic one available with the same wire harness connection, or do I need to change my wiring, as well?^^Rusty is right and I've posted this before. The two resistors are the tip off. Old mechanical is what that is I didn't realize anyone sold them, anymore.
Exact replacement. Just make sure you have a good ground to the firewall. A external ground wire is a good bet.So, is there an electronic one available with the same wire harness connection, or do I need to change my wiring, as well?
Let me elaborate, I understand the electronic replacements control the ground side of the circuit and a poor ground will cause overcharging.
I'll go with that. I unscrewed my old regulator, screwed the new one on, hooked up the wires and started it up. I was pleased at how smooth it worked until in a week or two when it started overcharging and boiled the battery, blew out light bulbs and made a mess under the hood.. Those sheet metal screws that attach it to the firewall don't grip much after 50 years and being removed 3 or 4 times.!!NO!! Well not exactly LOL
the ground side control you are referring to is the 70/ later unit, but that fact has nothing to do with poor ground.
The one he wants replaces the 69/ earlier unit
a poor ground at the regulator with EITHER system, as well as harness voltage drop.................causes overcharge
MOST early (69/ earlier) regulators you ask for in a parts store by application (Just tell them a 68 dart etc) will be an electronic regulator in a "mechanical looking" box
So, is there an electronic one available with the same wire harness connection, or do I need to change my wiring, as well?
It says electronic
I would imagine the ignition system want's constant voltage. The old points regulators aren't very steady at idle.This sure puts a delay in my ignition upgrade this weekend. I do not see any parts stores in my area that have one in stock. I do have the 60 amp alternator.
Incorrect, a bad ground with the newer electronic regulator (triangle plug), will cause no charging. The regulator completes the field circuit to ground through the regulator case. If the case is not grounded, you do not have a complete field circuit.a poor ground at the regulator with EITHER system,..............causes overcharge
Mechanical. See the coils Rusty was talking about?I found this one at Pep Boys, they can have it by 3 p.m. today. Is it a good one?
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