RE: [Chrysler300] Voltage Regulators (Alternator version)

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These are available.
I picked one up at Carlisle this summer.
Looks exactly as original from all outward appearances.

Dve Schwandt

---- John McAdams <clafong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> To all:
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> Since we were talking about voltage regulators (for Generators vs
> Alternators) I just thought you guys might like to hear of my experience and
> new found knowledge.
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> This has to do with the modern electronic voltage regulator for Alternator
> equipped cars.
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> I was recently working on my ’62 “Sport” ragtop and in my haste to get the
> newly rebuilt 413 engine running, I accidently (stupidly) connected my
> battery backwards with sizzling sounds and consequences.  I fried the
> alternator diodes as well as the Voltage Regulator.
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> I had a spare Alternator so that was not a real big deal.  I just had to
> change it out with the original dual belt pulley.  The guys that are helping
> me restore my ’62 413 are usually restoring high dollar “E” bodies  like
> Hemi Roadrunners and HEMI Chargers.  When they helped me change out my
> Alternator, they noticed that the dual pulley on the alternator had the deep
> belt grooves and the actual part number as used on the 426 (and later) HEMI
> Alternators.  
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> I went up to my local auto parts vendor and bought a new Alternator style
> electronic voltage regulator.  It had the same bolt pattern and terminal
> locations but it was much lower, it only stood about 3/8ths of an inch high
> and it was all chrome.  I was anxious to get the new rebuilt motor running
> so I went ahead and bought the regulator and installed it.  I started the
> engine and loooo and behold, the dash gauge showed the proper charging
> reading.
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> Now I was still disappointed that this new voltage regulator really stood
> out because it has a lower profile and the cover is chrome.  I held the old
> regulator up next to it (the one that I had bought from John Hertog)  and
> noticed that they looked very similar.  The old voltage regulator was
> painted satin black and about 1 ½ inch high and the cover had the words
> “FLD” and “IGN” stamped on the top.  
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> Upon further comparison, I noted that the old voltage regulator cover just
> snapped on and off of the base.  WOW, I wonder……  I tried to pry off the new
> (chrome) voltage regulator cover and sure enough, it just popped off as
> well.  Well to my ultimate surprise, the old voltage regulator cover (with
> the IGN and FLD words stamped on it) neatly snapped right onto the new
> voltage regulator base.  
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> How about that.  A new Electronic – Solid State regulator with the old
> (stock looking) cover.  How Cool.
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> Big John Mc Adams
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> (In SoCal)
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> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Terry Mctaggart
> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:28 AM
> To: Listserver Chrysler Club
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Voltage Regulators
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> I have found a source for high quality, reasonably priced voltage regulators
> for generator-equipped cars.  It is Wells Vehicle Electronics
> (www.wellsve.com).  The work very well, and are priced at less than $50.
> Can this company be added to the Source section of the Club's web site?
> Terry McTaggart
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