Points Regulators to Electronic
I call it the myth of the dual field alternator.  As you are aware, the pre 70 alternators have one pin.  The post 70 has 2.  Due to an article in Mopar Muscle a few years ago, the many Mopar Owners think that is because the alternator has a dual field.  This is false.  

If you've worked with ignition systems  you'll know that with a part like a relay, there are different ways to turn them on.  Some are turned on by grounding the low current side.  Some are turned on by powering it instead.  Either way the circuit is completed, and the relay comes on.
    
This is also the difference in the two charging systems.  With the one pin alternator, the
regulator controls the power side of the field current (with the old points style reg), and the ground is direct, inside the alternator.  

The two pin deal: system voltage on the first pin, then the field circuit is completed by
grounding, ( in the newer electronic reg), controlled to get desired output.

Therefore, the two pin alternator can be used in place of the single pin by grounding the second pin directly to the engine or body, at time of installation.  In fact, this is visible, if you buy a one pin alt.   The second pin, is grounded directly to the alternator case.

Where do the regulators come in?  

You must use an Electronic Voltage Regulator if you run Electronic Ignition. The voltage fluctuations of the old points style regulator, will spike power and kill your ECU .  Our RESTO Electronic Regulator will do the job without taking away from the stock appearance of your project.

In the miracle world of mass production, electronic regulators are cheaper to make than the points style one.  The points ones are full of expensive copper windings behind that black pop off cover.  Ours have an electronic chip, the size of a quarter, that big black cover is virtually empty.  Open it up, and it's just the chip, and a lot of air.  A fully electronic bolt in regulator.  No wiring upgrades necessary.
You get the benefits of electronic regulation, without having to alter the under hood appearance of your car.  Great for the guy who has spent  a 1000 hrs on detailing alone.  Also perfect for those who simply aren't up to rewiring their charging system.

Got a early Mopar with the points type regulator, it's time to Upgrade!
   

Part Number VR-1 $75.00
 In Stock at Most Dealers
 

This Product is no longer manufactured and as of 4.25.08 we have 88 units available, when they're, they're gone.

We do have a plastic case type regulator that works very well but it's NOT stock appearing it's approximately the same size but square rather than rectangular.  If you car is not a frame-off perfect restoration order the VR-2 at $28.00 rather than the Resto VR-1 at $75.00

 

Part Number VR-2 $28.00

 

In England Contact: USA Imports Neil
In Europe Contact: Partsstore  Jan (Yawn) Fluent in 5 Common European Languages

Both these dealers will arrange importing of anything from cars to specialty parts as big as 1/4 panels and engines. If you need a great freight rate and you need it quick contact Jan or Neil and they'll make the arrangements.  We air freight bi-weekly to both.


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