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Jul 13, 2010 | 10:54 AM

Kensmith

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Solid state voltage regulator

Ok, I am upgrading my alternator and need recommendations to upgrade the voltage regulator. I have been told the solid state is a direct replacement. 65 coupe small block VR mounted on passenger side of radiator support. Anyone have parts numbers etc? Can I get one at NAPA or other local parts store? Thanks

Jul 13, 2010 | 11:44 AM

dkleather

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The Duralast VR715 is a direct replacement and you can get it at AutoZone for less than $20. The cover of the your original will change over and fit if you're into that correct stuff.

Dave

Jul 13, 2010 | 12:05 PM

Kensmith

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The Duralast VR715 is a direct replacement and you can get it at AutoZone for less than $20. The cover of the your original will change over and fit if you're into that correct stuff.

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Jul 13, 2010 | 12:22 PM

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Exactly right!

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Jul 14, 2010 | 12:09 PM

Steve59

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Will the 715 work on a 59?
Thanks

Jul 14, 2010 | 12:25 PM

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Will the 715 work on a 59?
Thanks

It might, but only if your '59 has an alternator.

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Jul 15, 2010 | 03:34 PM

Steve59

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Thanks, but it's still a generator.

Jul 15, 2010 | 06:48 PM

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Ken, I'm not a expert on electric applications but I did install a new 140 amp alternator. It is my understanding that the voltage regulator is not needed as it is built into the alternator. Another part you don't need that I remembered was a pain in the day. Buy the way I can run all my electrical exciseries , radio, lights, air conditioning, and guess what I can still read the gauges and the head lights through out plenty of light.

Dennis

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Jul 16, 2010 | 10:14 AM

Kensmith

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Originally Posted by OCS1667

Ken, I'm not a expert on electric applications but I did install a new 140 amp alternator. It is my understanding that the voltage regulator is not needed as it is built into the alternator. Another part you don't need that I remembered was a pain in the day. Buy the way I can run all my electrical exercises, radio, lights, air conditioning, and guess what I can still read the gauges and the head lights through out plenty of light.

Dennis

Hi Dennis,

Some of the alternators have a built in regulator and some don't. I am staying with the old style 10dn alternator which does need a voltage regulator.

Jul 16, 2010 | 05:02 PM

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OCS1667

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I followed your rebuild from almost the start, 383, seats, trans, and so on.
Old school alternator, why?, I was always thought you were a up date kind of a guy.
Dennis

Jul 16, 2010 | 05:16 PM

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I followed your rebuild from almost the start, 383, seats, trans, and so on.
Old school alternator, why?, I was always thought you were a up date kind of a guy.
Dennis

I have owned 1 wire alternators and didn't care for them. There was always a problem at idle. They just seem to drop off unlike the older 10dn 3 wire. Otherwise I would have trashed the 3 wire for a 1 wire. I also don't care for the new chrome one as I like the natural finish.

Jul 16, 2010 | 06:11 PM

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OCS1667

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I understand your thinking, can't say I have noticed the drop off. But with re. the finish I have all natural upgrade finishes including the alternator.

Jul 16, 2010 | 06:19 PM

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I understand your thinking, can't say I have noticed the drop off. But with re. the finish I have all natural upgrade finishes including the alternator.

And that look is nice!

Jul 16, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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On most one-wire units that are sold you can pull out the plastic plug and use it as a 3-wire set-up with no other parts needed.

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