RE: Toyota alternator swap

[Gary Wilson <MOPAR413@xxxxxxx>]

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One other thing I have noticed with the mopar regulator is the newer one do 
not fail very often.



MOPAR413 (Gary) 64 Polora 500




> From: Sean Bolter <bolterman@xxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Toyota alternator swap
> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 02:49:27 +0000
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> Yes, it costs more, but the regulator is included.  To me it is worth
> the added money for the extra power, especially at idle.  I plan on
> adding A/C and power seats, and will just feel better about it.
> Remember, I am no mechanic. However,the one thing I hate is an
> electrical problem.  I am about to rewire my car, and I see four
> weaknesses that I'd like to update with modern equipment:
>
> 1.  Instrument panel voltage regulator
> 2.  Points-style ignition
> 3.  Low-powered alternator
> 4.  Old-style alternator voltage regulator
>
> Number one is handled on our website's tech page.Number two can be
> handled any number of ways, as can number three.  Number four can be
> done by upgrading to a modern Mopar unit.
>
> Now, I like to minimize/eliminate parts, if for no other reason than to
> clean up my engine bay, which I am picky about, sadly!  By using an HEI
> controller I can route it inside the car, and eliminate the Mopar
> control box and ballast resistor.  It's probably not as good as Ma
> Mopar's approach, but this is ideal for my simple street car.  The
> Toyota alternator takes care of number three and four in one fell swoop,
> also eliminating another item from my firewall.
>
> Of course, there is no need for any of this, and there are pros and cons
> to the various approaches.  I've given it a lot of thought and research,
> and these methods are right for what I want to do with my car.  I'm just
> passing along what I've discovered, in case any of our members is
> pondering these things like me!
>
> Thank you, and I welcome any and all corrections.
>
> Sean Bolter
> 1964 Fury
>
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