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bumpster · 03-11-2005, 01:02 AM

I know a lot of you need high amp alternators for winches, stereos, and such, so upgrading to an internal alt is the way to go. On my 72, all I needed was for the lights to stop going bright, then dim, then somewhere in between. I installed an electronic voltage reg from whitney, (item AJQ737135R), simply because it was cheap(10 bucks), and I didn't have any more late style alts. laying around. This thing works good, looks and installs just like the factory setup, and made a huge difference. Now alt kicks in at about 400rpm and no more power surges. If you want to keep showroom looks this would be a good route.

**VetteVet** · 03-11-2005, 01:50 AM

I can see why a solid state regulator would solve your voltage surge problems but how is it going to increase the output of the alternator. Are you talking about using it in the old style external regulated alternator right? I didn't know they would work, but then I never tried. You are talking about this aren't you.
VetteVet

bumpster · 03-12-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VetteVet

I can see why a solid state regulator would solve your voltage surge problems but how is it going to increase the output of the alternator. Are you talking about using it in the old style external regulated alternator right? I didn't know they would work, but then I never tried. You are talking about this aren't you.
VetteVet

The new regulator mounts to the core support and looks just like the old relay style reg, using the same plug-in. The (old style) alt. is not changed in any way.

03-11-2005, 01:02 AM	#1
bumpster Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 63	You need one of these I know a lot of you need high amp alternators for winches, stereos, and such, so upgrading to an internal alt is the way to go. On my 72, all I needed was for the lights to stop going bright, then dim, then somewhere in between. I installed an electronic voltage reg from whitney, (item AJQ737135R), simply because it was cheap(10 bucks), and I didn't have any more late style alts. laying around. This thing works good, looks and installs just like the factory setup, and made a huge difference. Now alt kicks in at about 400rpm and no more power surges. If you want to keep showroom looks this would be a good route. __________________ 72 C10 10 yr.daily driver 68 C10 18 yr.money pit 72 Nova all original 99 H.D. Heritage[sanity check] 71 VW topless bug[summer fun] "When I have the money, I don't have the time ; when I have the time, I don't have the money.

03-11-2005, 01:50 AM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	regulator I can see why a solid state regulator would solve your voltage surge problems but how is it going to increase the output of the alternator. Are you talking about using it in the old style external regulated alternator right? I didn't know they would work, but then I never tried. You are talking about this aren't you. VetteVet Attached Images __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.



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