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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 11:46 AM
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1964 326/365 HP
Need to replace VOLTAGE REGULATOR

No modifications to existing electrical system, (re-wired) no added electronics installed.

Is VR715 electronic unit still considered suitable as a replacement?
(yes, realize most if not all are Chinese)
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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 12:05 PM
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It is.
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Originally Posted by jack64
1964 326/365 HP
Need to replace VOLTAGE REGULATOR

No modifications to existing electrical system, (re-wired) no added electronics installed.

Is VR715 electronic unit still considered suitable as a replacement?
(yes, realize most if not all are Chinese)
It will work fine, though I am unsure an OEM Delco marked cover will fit, if that matters to you.

Dan
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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 12:09 PM
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The solid-state regulator I bought last year had the cover riveted on. I drilled out the rivets, got some short self-tappers, and installed the script cover on it
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The solid state version VR 715 voltage regulator in my ‘64 has worked fine a good 9 years or so and through roughly 16K miles.


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Last time I checked the VR175 Autozone was $59.90. I have been using these with good success.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/35230136392...Bk9SR77xpdDGYw
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Originally Posted by plaidside
Last time I checked the VR175 Autozone was $59.90. I have been using these with good success.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/35230136392...Bk9SR77xpdDGYw
he meant VR715.
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Standard Motor Products has been in business for decades. Their electrical products are well know to be the best. NAPA and other top end auto retailers sell their products. Look at this link and you will see two grades - low cost and high end. If you buy from a retailer or Flea Bay or etc, make sure you are getting what you are paying for.
https://www.standardbrand.com/en/ecatalog?year=1982
The part number is VR103 or VR103T and the warrantee on each tells the quality.

I had a Wells VR fail, but never a SMP.
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Originally Posted by R66
Standard Motor Products has been in business for decades. Their electrical products are well know to be the best. NAPA and other top end auto retailers sell their products. Look at this link and you will see two grades - low cost and high end. If you buy from a retailer or Flea Bay or etc, make sure you are getting what you are paying for.
https://www.standardbrand.com/en/ecatalog?year=1982
The part number is VR103 or VR103T and the warrantee on each tells the quality.

I had a Wells VR fail, but never a SMP.
Thanks R66
I ordered the VR103T.
Appreciate all the replies.

P.S.Am told electronic VR more suitable for modified electronic distributor given I have installed Petronix
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