Please bear with me for a moment as I talke about non-MoPars... I have a '62 Studebaker that came stock from the factory with an Autolite generator. I'd like to convert to an alternator as I've been told that it is required for a Pertronix module (is that because a generator's voltage is too "dirty?" I dunno) and also would like to install a decent-ish stereo at some point. I picked up an alternator from a '65 Stude at a swap meet (correct for 63-66) and have been told that the regulator to go with it is the same as a late 60's MoPar. (see, I was getting to the point eventually.) Is there a better transistorized replacement for that regulator or am I stuck with points? The alternator is a Prestolite, and I believe the number is ALE-5001 although I may be off a digit or two. It's a 35 amp unit, anyway.
thanks,
nate
(adjusted too many regulators, not having fun.)
PS - I trial fit the alternator today. Looks like it will fit right on but I have to slot the mounting bracket where it bolts to the exhaust manifold (or get a pass. side exhaust manifold for a 63-64 Stude) to get the belt perfectly aligned. Then I reinstalled the generator. It was working perfectly before. Now i'm getting like 10V with the lights on - but only at the dash, at the battery and regulator it is fine! HOW can R&Ring the generator cause some funky under-dash wiring problem? ARGH!