WTB: original constant voltage regulator

Started by BAC, October 05, 2020, 05:07:18 PM

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BAC

Looking for an original (mechanical style, not solid state) 5V constant voltage regulator as usually found bolted onto the back of the dash cluster.

Prefer '69-'73 but will consider earlier - let me know what you have.  :thumb:
Cheers,
Brian

jiffy

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BAC

Quote from: jiffy on October 05, 2020, 08:16:46 PM
Hi Brian, I have one - NOS if I recall.
NOS?   :omg: Not sure if I can pay that sort of money. 

PM me anyway with a price and I'll have a quiet cry...
Cheers,
Brian

Edz

#3
Why do you want a mechanical one when you can easily make a reliable, fully electronic one for $5? I converted mine while the cluster was out even though it was ok just for the heck of it so I didn't have to do it later? The mechanicals ones eventually fail due to heat and mechanics and the electronics all fit inside the original case and fit behind the instrument cluster?

If you look on Mustang Tech, go to home/tech zone/electrical and you will see the article there to help you do it. You just need a basic soldering iron and a couple of cheap parts.

this is the link but it may not work unless you are a member (free) - https://www.mustangtech.com.au/Content/cid=7.html
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BAC

Quote from: Edz on October 07, 2020, 09:03:45 PM
Why do you want a mechanical one when you can easily make a reliable, fully electronic one for $5?

Excellent question!  It's not for use in my car, it's for a mate who's designing a digital device to correct temp gauge readings in classic cars.  He's onto the Mustang phase of his project and needs a regulator and temp gauges from various models to take measurements from.  I'm supplying a gauge pod from a '71-'73 but don't have a spare regulator.

It needs to be original as the mechanical ones behave differently to the solid state versions.
Cheers,
Brian

jiffy

Good idea. Does he need to borrow a temp gauge for a '69/70 tach dash?
Black '69 CJ 4SPD car finally on the road!! (425/504)
Black 2002 SVT Cobra - 2003 Terminator Clone (575rwhp/716rwtq - SOLD)
Black '63.5 Galaxie 4SPD fastback (422chp/
493 clbft.)

BAC

Quote from: jiffy on October 08, 2020, 09:46:28 AM
Good idea. Does he need to borrow a temp gauge for a '69/70 tach dash?

PM sent.
Cheers,
Brian