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Do I have an external voltage regulaor?

Posted: 5/27/05 10:47am Message 1 of 4
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior

I am in the process of installing a new motor in my Vette and I am including a new 100 amp alternator.  The guy helping me says I purchased the wrong type of alternator.

I have a '69  427 Vette with to the best of my knowledge stock wiring.  Do ( or should ) I have a voltage regulator internal to the alternator or is it exterior to the alternator and if so, where is it located in the engine compartment?

Thanks in advance,

Glenn




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Do I have an external voltage regulaor?

Posted: 5/27/05 10:56am Message 2 of 4
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
A '69 should have a voltage regulator integral to the alternator. It's the first year Chevy did that...the '68 Vette had the external regulator mounted on the left inner fenderwell.


Do I have an external voltage regulaor?

Posted: 5/27/05 2:22pm Message 3 of 4
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette T-Top Coupe, 427 L71, Rally Red Exterior, Saddle Interior

Agree, 69 has an internal regulator.

Mark




Do I have an external voltage regulaor?

Posted: 5/28/05 8:43am Message 4 of 4
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Thanks guys....guess I bought the wrong alternator   :-(


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