lets play, NAME THESE PARTS! (off my 68 core support) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dropt72Shortbed · 08-05-2002, 02:52 AM

this may sound silly but i sure as hell dont know what these parts are for, can anyone help tell me what they are, i labeled them 1 and 2 in the picture, im guessing 1 is for the horn and 2 is something for the lights.

Mudder · 08-05-2002, 02:57 AM

a horn and voltage regulator to me.

Wabash · 08-05-2002, 03:44 AM

yes #1 is the horn and #2 is the voltage regulator.
the best thing i did was get the regulator removed and bought an alternator with the regulator built in it only cost me about $100 for the new alternator and all the wiring now no probs at all with current

Dropt72Shortbed · 08-05-2002, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wabash
yes #1 is the horn and #2 is the voltage regulator.
the best thing i did was get the regulator removed and bought an alternator with the regulator built in it only cost me about $100 for the new alternator and all the wiring now no probs at all with current

hymm i dont think my 72 has a voltage regulator on the core like this 68 clip does. maybe someone already swapped in an alternator with the regulator built it, ill have to check.

thanks

palallin · 08-05-2002, 02:19 PM

As I understand it, '72 was the first year for the internal regulator, but it was set up for the old style plug, a one-year only piece. I even happen to have one, if anyone needs it.

'72 Cheyenne Super · 08-05-2002, 02:41 PM

My '72 4x4 has (had) the core mounted voltage regulator, and had a non-regulated alternator as factory equipment.

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2002, 05:05 PM

Actually, i think it was 76...maybe 75 that had the internal.

jostrans68 · 08-05-2002, 07:33 PM

mid 74 was the change over at the same time they did the HEI the GM guys the thougt the Voltage was steadier with the internal units for the hEI

palallin · 08-05-2002, 11:36 PM

Ok, but here's the kicker: I actually have one of these one-year-only alternators. It *is* internally regulated, and it *has* the old style connector. Do I just have the year wrong?

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2002, 11:47 PM

Some one installed the newer style in your rig...
Is the external reg still plugged in? If so, you need to unplug it and jump the wires like this pic shows
(Photo courticy of Racedvl)

JHickson6 · 08-06-2002, 12:04 AM

definetly horn and exterior voltage regulator, just pulled mine of yesterday.

JHickson6

palallin · 08-06-2002, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by longhornmail
Some one installed the newer style in your rig...
Is the external reg still plugged in? If so, you need to unplug it and jump the wires like this pic shows
(Photo courticy of Racedvl)

It's not in my rig. According to my brother, who removed it, it came out of a stock '72 . . . . No External regulator to by-pass; no mods to the wiring.

jku72 · 08-06-2002, 02:34 PM

Oddly, my longhorn has the voltage regulator there, and I dont think it was ever hooked up. I dont see any non factory wires in the area, I suspect the assembly line put them on, then some trucks used them, some did not? I am not trying to pretend to know, but my truck, which also has dual batteries, is a very original truck, but I always wondered what that box was doing there, when it clearly has not been used. Does the mystery deepen, or?....

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2002, 05:18 PM

JKU, is tere another regulater on the side of the batery tray? I've seen a few with extras when the extra battery got installed.

woodrow59 · 08-06-2002, 05:49 PM

thanks Longhornmail for that pic ,,,,, had read how to do it but never saw it. Much simpler now !!!!!!!

08-05-2002, 03:44 AM	#3
Wabash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 534	yes #1 is the horn and #2 is the voltage regulator. the best thing i did was get the regulator removed and bought an alternator with the regulator built in it only cost me about $100 for the new alternator and all the wiring now no probs at all with current __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB 1972 K/5 Blazer

08-05-2002, 02:19 PM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	As I understand it, '72 was the first year for the internal regulator, but it was set up for the old style plug, a one-year only piece. I even happen to have one, if anyone needs it. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-05-2002, 02:41 PM	#6
'72 Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA USA!! Posts: 85	My '72 4x4 has (had) the core mounted voltage regulator, and had a non-regulated alternator as factory equipment. __________________ '72 Cheyenne Super 4x4, 468ci, 700R4, Import Stomper. A couple pics at http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=529895&

08-05-2002, 07:33 PM	#8
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	mid 74 was the change over at the same time they did the HEI the GM guys the thougt the Voltage was steadier with the internal units for the hEI __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

08-05-2002, 11:36 PM	#9
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Ok, but here's the kicker: I actually have one of these one-year-only alternators. It is internally regulated, and it has the old style connector. Do I just have the year wrong? __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-05-2002, 02:52 AM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	lets play, NAME THESE PARTS! (off my 68 core support) this may sound silly but i sure as hell dont know what these parts are for, can anyone help tell me what they are, i labeled them 1 and 2 in the picture, im guessing 1 is for the horn and 2 is something for the lights.

08-05-2002, 02:57 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	looks like a horn and voltage regulator to me.

08-05-2002, 05:05 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Actually, i think it was 76...maybe 75 that had the internal.

08-05-2002, 11:47 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Some one installed the newer style in your rig... Is the external reg still plugged in? If so, you need to unplug it and jump the wires like this pic shows (Photo courticy of Racedvl) Attached Images

08-06-2002, 12:04 AM	#11
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	definetly horn and exterior voltage regulator, just pulled mine of yesterday. JHickson6 __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-06-2002, 02:34 PM	#13
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Oddly, my longhorn has the voltage regulator there, and I dont think it was ever hooked up. I dont see any non factory wires in the area, I suspect the assembly line put them on, then some trucks used them, some did not? I am not trying to pretend to know, but my truck, which also has dual batteries, is a very original truck, but I always wondered what that box was doing there, when it clearly has not been used. Does the mystery deepen, or?.... __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

08-06-2002, 05:18 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	JKU, is tere another regulater on the side of the batery tray? I've seen a few with extras when the extra battery got installed.

08-06-2002, 05:49 PM	#15
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	no help ,,,, just thanks thanks Longhornmail for that pic ,,,,, had read how to do it but never saw it. Much simpler now !!!!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)



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