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  • jopizz
    Super-Experienced


    • Nov 23 2009
    • 8308

    #16
    I know it sounds obvious but make sure your belt is in good condition and is tightened correctly. Worn or loose belts can break down under load but seem fine when not under load. It appears by your voltages that the alternator is ok. If your voltage regulator is original it's not a bad idea to replace it.

    John
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    • tbirdmike63
      Experienced
      • May 4 2017
      • 204

      #17
      I will pick one up, the electronic ones, do they just plug in like the mechanical ones?

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      • jopizz
        Super-Experienced


        • Nov 23 2009
        • 8308

        #18
        Just get a stock voltage regulator. You want something that looks and plugs in the same as yours. There's no reason to spend more money and do more work than you have to.

        John
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        • tbirdmike63
          Experienced
          • May 4 2017
          • 204

          #19
          If I get a stock mechanical voltage regulator will I be able to use it with a pertronix ignition? If not I have to get an electronic vr. CausI plan on going pertronix in the future. Thanks

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          • jopizz
            Super-Experienced


            • Nov 23 2009
            • 8308

            #20
            The charging system has nothing to do with the ignition system. The Pertronix will work fine with your stock alternator/voltage regulator. All it needs is 12V. It doesn't care how it gets it.

            John
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            • tbirdmike63
              Experienced
              • May 4 2017
              • 204

              #21
              Do our cars have transistorized ignition?

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              • jopizz
                Super-Experienced


                • Nov 23 2009
                • 8308

                #22
                It was an option in '66 but I haven't seen that many with it.

                John
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                • tbirdmike63
                  Experienced
                  • May 4 2017
                  • 204

                  #23
                  Of my car has a mechanical vr, is it safe to assume I do not have a trans. Ignition?

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                  • tbirdmike63
                    Experienced
                    • May 4 2017
                    • 204

                    #24
                    The reason why I'm asking is the mechanical voltage. Reg. That I'm looking at, at Macs says not to be used with transistorized ignition, now I plan to go pertronix, is that considered transistorized, if it is, I will get an electronic voltage regulator.

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                    • Yadkin
                      Banned
                      • Aug 11 2012
                      • 1905

                      #25
                      Yes, the Pertonix is considered "transistorized". You either have a set of mechanical points inside the distributor or some type of electronic module.

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                      • tbirdmike63
                        Experienced
                        • May 4 2017
                        • 204

                        #26
                        So, if I'm planning on getting a pertronix system I will need an electronic voltage regulator, a mechanical one will not work with the pertronix system?

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                        • jopizz
                          Super-Experienced


                          • Nov 23 2009
                          • 8308

                          #27
                          You do not need a sold state VR. The transistorized ignition in '66 was a very crude system and used many different parts. It has nothing in common with the Pertronix ignition system.

                          John
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                          • jopizz
                            Super-Experienced


                            • Nov 23 2009
                            • 8308

                            #28
                            If you feel more comfortable getting the solid state VR then that's what you should get. Either one will work. The difference in price is probably about $15. Solid state is usually more reliable than the old points type regulator.

                            John
                            John Pizzi - Squarebirds Administrator

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