[in-work]

I am looking to replace the regulator (since most everything else was replaced when fixing my battery drain problem). I believe it's supposed to be up near the radiator mount on the driver's side but I am not having much luck. Can anyone enlighten me?

 

[Sid Coleman]

Dan,

You're looking for a metal box that has a large plug on the bottom with 4 wires going into it. It'll be on the driver's side of the radiator. Autozone sells one, Wells VR715,

http://www2.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001&UserAction=performMoreDetail&Parameters=TRUE%7C%7EVOLTAGE+REGULATOR%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EWELLS%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7 E130005%7C%7E1860%7C%7EVR715%7C%7ETO+TEST-%3E+LOCATE+PART+NUMBER+IN+WELLS+TEST+MANUAL%7C%7E%2411.49%7C%7ECHEVROLET%7C%7ECHEVELLE%7C%7E1971%7C%7E3+MO%7C%7E0.4%7C%7EEA%7C%7EB

 

[in-work]

Sid,

Thanks for the response and I have purchased that same regulator but have not located the old one yet. I can see what looks like the horn relay. Am I looking in the right area? If the alternator has an internal regulator, how would I know? Appreciate the help!

 

[71chevelleconvtble]

Yes, you are looking in the right area. Sounds like you have may have a internal voltage regulator within your alternator. A alternator with a internal voltage regulator has a different plug (wider with spades laying down - - ). External regulated alternator has parellel spades (=).

 

[in-work]

71CC,

Just checked and it looks like I have an internal. Well, I'm learning and a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for clearing it up for me. Now to return the new regulator . . .

BTW, that is a fine looking 71 you've got! How about I park my Elky at your place and pick it up in a few months? Some folks are just gifted. I'm not one of them . . .

Originally posted by 71chevelleconvtble:
Yes, you are looking in the right area. Sounds like you have may have a internal voltage regulator within your alternator. A alternator with a internal voltage regulator has a different plug (wider with spades laying down - - ). External regulated alternator has parellel spades (=).

 

[71chevelleconvtble]

Thanks for the compliment and I am glad you got it figured out