Regulator location?
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Regulator location?
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I'm in the process of re-wiring my '65 F250 from scratch. The original wiring is in really sad shape, and has been hacked over the years, not to mention some of it was burned when the engine caught fire several years ago.
My question is does it matter where the voltage regulator is located? I always wondered why the alternator was on the right side of the engine with the regulator on the left side of the truck. Someone mentioned to me there is a reason, but didn't know exactly what it is.
I'm trying to find the best places to put stuff under the hood since I'm upgrading to a blade-style fuse box, Duraspark II ignition, and relays for the headlights. Thought maybe the regulator could be put in a more sensible location.
-Robert
I'm in the process of re-wiring my '65 F250 from scratch. The original wiring is in really sad shape, and has been hacked over the years, not to mention some of it was burned when the engine caught fire several years ago.
My question is does it matter where the voltage regulator is located? I always wondered why the alternator was on the right side of the engine with the regulator on the left side of the truck. Someone mentioned to me there is a reason, but didn't know exactly what it is.
I'm trying to find the best places to put stuff under the hood since I'm upgrading to a blade-style fuse box, Duraspark II ignition, and relays for the headlights. Thought maybe the regulator could be put in a more sensible location.
-Robert
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I can't think of any reason why you couldn't move it. Maybe the goal was to keep it away from heat? I'd spend more time placing my Duraspark box in a low heat place than concern over the regulator. Most regulators have been replaced with more modern, durable units by now anyway.
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Hi!
I'm in the process of re-wiring my '65 F250 from scratch. The original wiring is in really sad shape, and has been hacked over the years, not to mention some of it was burned when the engine caught fire several years ago.
My question is does it matter where the voltage regulator is located? I always wondered why the alternator was on the right side of the engine with the regulator on the left side of the truck. Someone mentioned to me there is a reason, but didn't know exactly what it is.
I'm trying to find the best places to put stuff under the hood since I'm upgrading to a blade-style fuse box, Duraspark II ignition, and relays for the headlights. Thought maybe the regulator could be put in a more sensible location.
-Robert
I'm in the process of re-wiring my '65 F250 from scratch. The original wiring is in really sad shape, and has been hacked over the years, not to mention some of it was burned when the engine caught fire several years ago.
My question is does it matter where the voltage regulator is located? I always wondered why the alternator was on the right side of the engine with the regulator on the left side of the truck. Someone mentioned to me there is a reason, but didn't know exactly what it is.
I'm trying to find the best places to put stuff under the hood since I'm upgrading to a blade-style fuse box, Duraspark II ignition, and relays for the headlights. Thought maybe the regulator could be put in a more sensible location.
-Robert
You can eliminate your voltage regulator if you upgrade to one of our MR. AMP Alternators:
Mr. Amp
AND
If you decide to get a new distributor, consider our custom curved Duraspark Distributor built with our new Full Length Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushing. The full length bushing improves timing stability and spark scatter. If stock appearance is not an issue, take a look at our one piece D.U.I. Distributor. Whether you choose the Duraspark or the D.U.I., we curve each on a distributor machine based on your engine combination. Please see them at:
http://www.performancedistributors.com/forddistributors.htm
Also, there is now an excellent installation article on the D.U.I. Distributor on the Ford-Trucks.com site at:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/358/article/DUI_Ignition_Installation_In_A_Ford_351W_V8.html
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