Voltage regulator question from the UK

KevinW · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 01:53 PM

OK, so from sniffing round the web I think the correct voltage regulator is a Black & White Autolite unit? Please tell me if Im wrong - its a for an S/C replica of a 65 car.

I dont actually need it, but want to add one for authenticity (because im a saddo

). So, I found the only UK supplier (Real Steel,) and what they sent me was an OEM unit that is plated steel. So no good. I have been round and round ebay and various mustang parts centers in the US. Seems that a functional re-manufactured unit is about $40, but then they want >$30 for mailing it to the UK, which Im reluctant to pay, as the OEM unit was about $15. Seeing as I dont actually need a working one, anyone got any suggestions for a cheaper solution that looks correct? I found aplace that will send me an almost correct Autolite sticker, but still need a black regulator.

computerworks · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinW

OK, so from sniffing round the web I think the correct voltage regulator is a Black & White Autolite unit? Please tell me if Im wrong - its a for an S/C replica of a 65 car.

That is correct.

KevinW · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 03:46 PM

thanks!

so, clutching at straws, does anyone want to sell me a black one (Autlite labelling unimportant as i can get a sticker) and send it by US Surface Mail to the UK rather than UPS ?

computerworks · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 03:59 PM

Black glossy paint on your bare metal one?

mreid · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 04:00 PM

Why don't you just paint the one you can get locally?

Mark IV · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 04:42 PM

The correct unit as used 1n 1965-66 was 80/90% gloss black with a silver "Autolite" stamping with the engineering number on it. I can send you at no cost a cover with the stamping (I used to manufacture them under my Ford Restoration Parts license) for the cost of postage. Send me your address info and I'll post one off via slow-boat mail which will not cost much. I will mark the customs tag as "antique auto part/no cost sample" so you should not get dinged on duty.

The correct cover for the regulator has the "I A S F" stamped into the steel, mine do not. The regulators with the embossed "I A S F" are available for about $35.00 brand new if you wish.

gsharapa · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 05:01 PM

Went to Ford blue in 67.

KevinW · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2012, 07:22 PM

Mark - many thanks - pm sent.
Kevin