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Mar 18, 2023 | 08:14 AM

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hooler1

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From: Mason City

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Originally Posted by ahdmeyer

just an update on my charging problem. the new regulator came today and was installed and is now charging like it should. inspected the old just to see but could not find anything visible wrong. as for the turn signal arrows now they are hooked up and functional. there are a couple gauge sockets missing, going to try a local auto parts to see if they have or can get them and some extra 6 volts dash bulbs. also ordered a new oil pressure sender . i want to thank everyone for their input it sure was helpful. willing to bet i will have more questions on this truck
thx al

Good to hear the new VR fixed the charging issue. Sometimes the contacts on the old ones get so pitted, they just don't make good electrical connections anymore. Physically they look good, but won't pass current. Anyway this is what I found at times just messing around with some dead VRs off of my friends old cars and tractors.
About the bulb sockets. Most auto parts stores have the Dorman HELP line of hangimg "parts cards" display. You might find them there, just hanging on a peg.
Thanks!