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Solid-State Voltage Regulator
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Solid-State Voltage Regulator
Has anyone used a solid-state voltage regulator in place of the old points type? For $10.00 it seems like a bargain.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...gId=-1&TID=100
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...gId=-1&TID=100
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OK... I'm sorry... I just realized that. I was simply trying to give some info that other may not know. That is not common knowledge because most all other GM vehicles didn't switch to internal regulator until 71. That is always a problem when you got to an auto parts place for alternator/regulators. Most vendors and lots of catalogues just classify Corvttte stuff like that as Chevrolet. Please accept my humble apoligy if it sounded sarcastic to you It certainly wasn't meant that way.
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Larry,
Those little pics sometimes convey messages that are not intended. That's why I do not use them. The popcorn one tells me that we have seen this thread before; just waiting back to see the usual, like watching TV to see re-runs. I don't post much anymore for that reason.
No offense taken. I thought that was an interesting, and new, product for a good price. Haven't seen it discussed here before. It is probably foreign but darn, you have to give those off-shore manufacturers credit, some of them work very well!
Those little pics sometimes convey messages that are not intended. That's why I do not use them. The popcorn one tells me that we have seen this thread before; just waiting back to see the usual, like watching TV to see re-runs. I don't post much anymore for that reason.
No offense taken. I thought that was an interesting, and new, product for a good price. Haven't seen it discussed here before. It is probably foreign but darn, you have to give those off-shore manufacturers credit, some of them work very well!
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Originally Posted by paul67
The popcorn one tells me that we have seen this thread before; just waiting back to see the usual, like watching TV to see re-runs.
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Paul, I took no offense nor meant any, so let's focus on gaining info on that solid state voltage regulator you read about out there.
I have the original type external regulator, points-style for lack of a better description, but wonder, too, how a solid state voltage regulator would perform. I converted my points distributor to the Breakerless SE system and am quite happy with its maintenance free performance. Not that my voltage regulator isn't working, just wondering how the SS units function "just in case." I probably jinxed it now....
I have the original type external regulator, points-style for lack of a better description, but wonder, too, how a solid state voltage regulator would perform. I converted my points distributor to the Breakerless SE system and am quite happy with its maintenance free performance. Not that my voltage regulator isn't working, just wondering how the SS units function "just in case." I probably jinxed it now....
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Originally Posted by paul67
It's been a bad time lately and I did not choose my words wisely.
Apparently internet forums are cheaper than therapy...
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There's a guy on the Classical Pontiac site that repairs auto electric stuff and he swears by these. You can put the guts under a stock cover for the ultimate in stealth. There are actually two different ones: Wells VR715 is the most common. I tried searching that website for you but couldn't find anything. Their search engine is toast, too.
They are sold at most auto parts stores. Joe
They are sold at most auto parts stores. Joe
