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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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Voltage Regulator + Condensor?

Alternator gauge readings have been all over the map, swapped voltage regular from my other 65 and seems to have solved the issue. Now looking for a replacement and I assume the condenser is necessary, if so, would a condenser for the alternator work? Appreciate suggestions as to source for both regulator and condenser.

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Point type alternator voltage regulator same 1963/64 Thunderbird and 1965/81 everything.

In 1982, Ford replaced the point type regulator w/an electronic regulator, wiring harness is the same.

The 'condenser' mounted on the regulator is actually a "radio voltage regulator noise capacitor."
 
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Imagine I have the 'mechanical' variety voltage regulator, same regulator thru these many years. Will take original to compare.

Thank you Bill!!
 
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