Unlike the alternators, voltage regulators are available at lots of auto
parts stores. They may not look quite original, but they have the
correct plug and will work fine. And yes, it should be a 4-pin
connector. That's what my '70 had when I got it, and what my older
Datsun has too.
Pete Peters wrote:
>Discovered the PO had mickey-moused some ancient Mitsubishi
>alternator/regulator in my '66 1600. Since I rec'd a new rebuilt alternator
>w/ the car, I figured I would just swap 'em out.
>
>In the Roadster Parts Manual, there are three part numbers for voltage
>regulators. Two of 'em are NLA, but the third was good, so I ordered one
>from my local Nissan dealer.
>
>However, when I picked it up yesterday, the part number was replaced and the
>$35 quote went to $125!!!!! Even worse, the end plug doesn't match. The
>alternator has a square, 4-pin male connector, and the regulator has a
>rectangular, 6-pin male connector, like this regulator on eBay:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=451174010
>8&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT#ebayphotohosting
>
>The wiring diagrams all kinda look it should be 4-pin, but I am wondering if
>the later model roadsters used a 6-pin connection.
>
>I know that many of you will just say "quit worrying about it and go w/ the
>GM alternator conversion", but I'm just curious at this point.
>
>Oh, and if anyone wants to throw a spare voltage regulator my way......<g>
>
>Thanks
>
> ` ___ '
>Pete - (O o) -
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>Lake Forest Park, WA
>1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
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