Steve,
See the comments below.
Stephen Wan wrote:
>Ok, I've done the 1 wire alternator swap.
>Since it is self regulating, is it necessary to have the external voltage
>regulator connected?
>Are those 6 wires going to leave a vital connection open if I remove it?
>
>
Go ahead and remove it. it is not needed.
>I need a place to mount my ignition coil.
>And while we are on the topic of voltage regulation, I have had the gauge
>voltage regulator go out on me intrmittently.
>Has anyone tried to bypass it?
>
It is still needed. It is actually a bit of a misnomer that it is a
voltage regulator. As the fuel and temp senders change resistance their
current requirements change. The gages also have different current
requirements at different temperatures, which the instrument regulator
takes care of., so you need to replace the dash regulator.
> I guess it won't be needed if the system
>voltage remains a constant 14.4V
>Perhaps a rheostat in line with the temp sensor? But would this affect the
>fuel gauge as well?
>
>
Yes, the fuel gauge will also be affected.
You might try removing the intermittent instrument regulator and
removing the metal cover from it. You will find a pair of contacts in
there that you can clean with some emery paper. Be careful to not bend
anything. My instrument regulator developed an intermittent connection
where one of the rivets go through the phenolic and attach to the wire
connectors. I was able to clean mine up and solder them to get the
regulator to work until I was able to order a replacement from the
dealer.s I recall the replacement cost about $20.
Peace,
Pat
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