<VV> voltage regulator problem with "late model"

[Chris C, Warwick RI]

This is one of the items that is more at a vendor, but at least its right.



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MPEVR142SB
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Part number <http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/search.cgi?part=C860C>C860C: 
65-69 VOLTAGE REGULATOR-GM-ALSO 65 FC IF THEY ASK-LESS EXPENSIVE-C2264
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Weight: 1 lbs 0 oz
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<http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog.cgi?function=fetch&find_page=84B>84B(3)
Price: $ 53.35
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Part number <http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/search.cgi?part=C2264>C2264 
(Other): 65-69 VOLTAGE REGULATOR-ALL-SOLID STATE ALSO 65 FC
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Weight: 1 lbs 0 oz
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<http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog.cgi?function=fetch&find_page=84B>84B(4)
Price: $ 17.85

At 02:41 PM 12/22/2004, you wrote:
>Dan
>First thing you do-
>1.take the regulator back to Retard Auto and see if they will give you 
>your money back.
>
>GP Sorenson is the ABSOLUTE JUNK bottom of the line parts from an actually 
>very reputable company, Standard Ignition. of Long Island City NY.
>As is usually the case, why is it then Advances' top of the line 
>product??? THE PRICE.  Trust me, IT'S JUNK.
>
>1A.  Unless looking for a deal on oil, or you just need an air freshener, 
>or other such trinket, STAY OUT OF ADVANCE AUTO!!  EVERYTHING they sell is 
>cheap junk.
>
>If they won't give you their money back, just leave the piece of crap on 
>the counter, with a recommendation on what they can do with it.
>
>2. Go to a NAPA store, and get an ECHLIN line regulator. They also have a 
>"discount line" regulator that is as big a piece of crap as the one from 
>Retard Auto. OR
>
>3. Find an independent jobber parts place like Big A, Parts Plus, etc. and 
>ask the guys if they have Standard Ignition Parts. Buy a regulator from 
>them. I personally use nothing but Standard Ignition regulators, coils, 
>and Cap/Rotor sets, the last two from the BLUESTREAK Line.  Compare a 
>Bluestreak cap to even a AC Delco cap and you wil see and feel the difference.
>
>It is unlikely that a jobber would sell you the wrong parts for your 
>Corvair, but if they don't look right,  Tell them it's for a 65 Nova 6 
>Cyl. Its the same stuff.
>
>OR 4. Go to your Local AUTOZONE (Autobone) and buy a Wells Regulator. Used 
>to be good USA made quality, but check the box first. If it says "Hecho en 
>Mexico" on it, just leave it there and walk out. Some of their stuff is 
>still made at the main plant in Fon du Lac, WI.
>
>4A. Unless you need a battery (their Duralast Golds are Interstates in a 
>Black case), or Bosch W8AC plugs,  or the trinkets and such from 1A, STAY 
>OUT OF AUTOBONE TOO!!!  More cheap junk.  You want USA made Brake Rotors, 
>or ones that come from Argentina?? Or motor mounts (non Vair) from India?
>
>5. Best Solution. Get a AC delco SI series 78 amp Internally Regulated 
>Alternator. Tell the guy you want one for a 79 Impala with a 305.  DON'T 
>Take your old Vair core alt with you. Swap the Face Plate, pulley and fan 
>with your Vair Alternator. Then look at the tech guide to see how you can 
>re-wire your Vair to use an Internally regulated alternator.  This is the 
>best possible solution for a driver, as you now have more amps, and NO 
>external regulator to fail on you.
>
>Hope this helps
>
>Hank Kaczmarek
>ASE Parts Specialist
>currently unemployed GM Parts Consultant
>----- Original Message ----- From: "dan and cat" <blackcatrecords@cox.net>
>To: <VirtualVairs@corvair.org>
>Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:03 PM
>Subject: <VV> voltage regulator problem with "late model"
>
>
>>on the way to our club meeting I started to have a problem with the voltage
>>regulator.
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