[Guy_NH]

Well, I'm finally in...couldn't get my pswd cause my mail server was done...what a day...anyway, this is an update to my charging/over charging problem I was having...a quick summary - battery was being drained about 11v with car turned off and battery was getting a 17-18v charge while car was running...I was nicely advised to check out the voltage regulator. Sure enough, got a new one and everything is fine...thanx everyone for responding...Guy(NH)

'69 Mustang Grande
351W - 2v - FMX

 

[bishir]

Thanks for the update! I wish more people would update and post the solutions to their problems. Yup, those VR's seem to go bad a lot....

My car and the VMF parking lot are at: http://www.geocities.com/Bishir1/FrontPage.html

 

[Guest]

The mechanical VRs are prone to wear. Modern solid state voltage regulators that are pin-compatible with the originals are available. Since there are no moving parts, there is no wear.
The life of a solid state VR can be shortened by voltage surges, so be careful when jump starting.

 

[cougar]

[color:red]Yes and you can change the covers,and no one will ever know the difference,not even the [color:blue]JUDGES [color:red] at a show.