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Location: port colborne
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voltage reg problem
GOOD DAY ALL
i have spent the day going thru a ton of posts on Voltage Regulators and i cant seem to find anything that covers my specific problem. hoping someone here will set me on the correct path electrically (pardon the pun) 1972 c10 SBC 350 3 wire alternator w external Voltage Reg no A/C no pwr win, stock radio details low charging voltage @ bat when go thru stock reg -by pass reg (test) alternator pitting around 14.9 15.4v i believe this test confirms the alt is okay? so i suspect the VR so went online Napa Canada out in my vehicle details and was directed to purchase VR142SB as exact fit for my truck, so i ordered it. when i got it a became perplexed i thought it would be a matter of plug and play .."as in EXACT FIT" but it doesn't look like it to me see pics any ideas? thanks Mac Last edited by MacataQ; Today at 09:13 PM. Reason: add pic |
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Today, 10:39 PM
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Re: voltage reg problem
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Today, 10:51 PM
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Re: voltage reg problem
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thanks for responding it looks like it lines up correctly the new one does not have aground on the casing like the old one Mac |
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Today, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pittsburg Ca
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Re: voltage reg problem
I seem to remember something about polarization of a VR. Touching one of the wires to get it flowing in the right direction. "??????????
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Today, 10:58 PM
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Re: voltage reg problem
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not sure on that? any details? Mac |
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