mopar4
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I have a 1967 dart with a 273 and the old style voltage regulator and I would like to convert it to the more modern electronic style can this be done? If so could some one walk me thru the conversion, thanks in advance.
There is a solid state regulator available today that is a direct replacement for your mechanical regulator. The modern one even looks identical. Search ebay motors for more info
My volt gage in da fish drops to about 12 from 14 when I turn on the lights. Must be real old stuff.
There has been controversy about the "race only" units ever since they appeared. They claim to be "constant output", hell that's what a VR is SUPPOSED to do.
I would buy a local Standard Blue Streak and no other. NAPA and others should be able to produce a pigtail.
You can ALSO just ground either field terminal of your isolated field squareback and use the "old style" regulator. Use a Blue Streak no. VR-128 which has a different appearance than the 69/ earlier unit, but wires up the same way.
You have to watch using the blue race unit, it will over charge the battery making it very hot on the street, thats why it is a race unit only.
Wow. $47 is a lot. I got an electronic VR recently for $11, at www.rockauto.com as I recall. Mine was also silver, but thinner, similar shape as the later 2-wire type, but with connectors for the 60's Mopars (no flying lead).You want a Standard Blue Streak Vr-128. Like this:
Amazon.com: Standard Ignition VR128 Volt Reg: Automotive
The Echlin no. is VR-1001