Steve,
Pat's reply covered most of your questions. I asked similar ones on the
311s.org forums a while ago, and the basic answer ins that you can mount the
coil almost anywhere. If you replace it w/ the MSD Blaster 2 coil, MSD
recommends it be mounted vertically instead of the roadster's stock
horizontal position. That said, many people said they have had it mounted
horizontally for years without problem.
Curious: What alternator did you use, where did you buy it, and how much?
Yes, as long as you use the stock gauges, you need that pesky instrument
voltage regulator. If cleaning the contacts don't work, the part is still
available from Nissan for about $20. Again, more info on this on 311s.org
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Pete - (O o) -
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Lake Forest Park, WA
1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Wan
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 12:39 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: voltage regulator issues
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?
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?
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?
Steve
70' 1600
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