Voltage regulator down!

[Comatt]

Hey guys, I’ve been having a lot of issues with my voltage regulator. Replaced it 3 times now and they seem to keep burning out. Is there a way to eliminate this completely or maybe a recommendation on a brand that is heavy duty? Any help is appreciated!

Matt

[Joe Travers]

Find the source of the problem; check all connections to the battery and alternator for corrosion and tight fit, especially the ground wires.

Joe

[Boss/Cyclone]

I eliminated mine by using a one wire alternator in a Ford case from Summit. I mounted it and ran a heavy cable to the battery side of the solenoid. Been like this for 29 years no issues.
Here is a link to it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-810308/make/ford

[Comatt]

Hey Boss, could you show me a picture of how you ran the wiring from the alternator to the solenoid? I might try this cuz I’m tired of having battery draining and voltage regulator issues. Thanks for the info!

[Boss/Cyclone]

It is hard to see, but it is the thick black cable from the solenoid to alternator below the red line I have drawn on the photo. Tomorrow I will get a better picture, today is my oldest daughters birthday so I have been gone all day.

[Joe Travers]

Here's the one-wire on my '63, Matt. It's 60A Otter Zone generic thing.



I don't have schematic for '65. The hot wire to the horn relay on my car is mounted to + side of solenoid, I'm assuming.
My voltmeter is run off of ignition switch.

Joe

[Boss/Cyclone]

Here's the one-wire on my '63, Matt. It's 60A Otter Zone generic thing.



I don't have schematic for '65. The hot wire to the horn relay on my car is mounted to + side of solenoid, I'm assuming.
My voltmeter is run off of ignition switch.

Joe

Great photo. Mine is the same setup but I have other wires zip tied to my power cable.