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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:53 PM
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Voltage regulators?

My new alternator says to make sure to use a resistive type of voltage regulator not the points type.
How can I tell what type I have?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 12:12 AM
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The former is electrical, the latter is mechanical.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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New replacements are almost always electronic and original is points type. If you get a new replacement regulator - which is a good idea anyhow - you should be good to go.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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The electronic regulator has a thinner cover than the mechanical.
The first picture is electronic, the second mechanical.
Blue and White is correct, you pretty much have to look hard to find a mechanical regulator now days.
 
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Thanks Blue and white and Mike
 
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