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08-11-2019, 10:14 PM | #1 |
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Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
Replaced regulator with new Americian made one last September and it died yesterday. This is about the 3rd one in as many years. Any suggestions for a good one or is there and electronic replacement available?
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08-12-2019, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
This seems to be pointing to another problem that's destroying the VR. I wish I was more experienced in charging systems to help.
Perhaps a known good used VR. I've never had to replace the one in my '56 Tbird. |
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08-12-2019, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
A lot of the new restoration stuff is crap. If you have an old time automotive electrical shop near you, take an old original VR in and have them check it out. If you have a possible generator problem, you may need to think about taking it in too. If the car has an electrical system with deteriorated wiring or insulation, there can be intermittent shorts which can damage both the voltage regulator and the generator. Make certain your whole electrical system is up to snuff.
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08-12-2019, 09:04 PM | #4 | ||
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Re: Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
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Here's a 'borrowed' post to check out the long list of things that can cause voltage regulator damage. At first glance I prefer the first link in the post... sort of a long read but VERY informative. Among other things; the ground connections between the block, body & battery can easily be overlooked, in a '57 Bird https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=14 . Last edited by dmsfrr; 08-13-2019 at 12:37 AM. |
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08-12-2019, 11:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
The generator was recently rebuilt by an old time rebuilder and checked again when I had regularot problems. Still looking for a better one or an electronic replacement.
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08-13-2019, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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Re: Source for voltage regulator for '57 T Bird
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