Hi all,
I usually lurk around in the old F-100 forums, but I had a friend ask me for some help since he knows I mess around w/ old Ford trucks...He's working on a '78 Ranchero and is looking for an instrument panel voltage regulator or one that would be compatible with that model...Anyone have any ideas?...Thanks...

 

No big deal. Ford used the same one for years. Just make sure it has the right electrical connectors. AutoZone, O'Reilly's or NAPA either has it or can get it.

They run $45-$50.

 

Thanks for the tip---I let him know...BTW, i had a '63 Falcon club wagon a few years ago---a three seater...Nobody believed it was a Falcon 'til I showed them the script on the rear...Fun to drive, easy on gas, the young hippies loved it----why in the heck did I sell it??

 

C9AZ10804A .. ICVR = Instrument Cluster Voltage Regulator (Motorcraft GR512) / Obsolete

Fits: 1977/79 LTD II/Ranchero/Cougar/Thunderbird with Tachometer.

Fits: 1973/77 Maverick/Comet / 1969/70 & 1973/78 LTD/Mercury Marquis / 1975/80 Granada/Monarch.
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D1AZ10804A .. ICVR (Motorcraft GR513) / Available from Ford.

MSRP: $78.36 // FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept sponsor PARTSGUYED.COM price: $42.31.

Fits: 1977/79 LTD II/Ranchero/Cougar/Thunderbird without Tachometer.

Fits: 1971/72 LTD/Mercury Marquis / 1971/86 F100/350 / 1971/91 E100/350 / 1978/86 Bronco / 1972/76 Thunderbird/Continental Mark IV.
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Besides these two, there's 10 other types.

Since there are 12 different types, make sure to take the old ICVR with you to the autoparts store so you can match it up.