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Dual feild alternator ? #1268085 07/15/12 09:10 AM 07/15/12 09:10 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 766 Midwest F fuseable OP super stock
fuseable OP super stock F Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 766 Midwest	When converting a 69 and earlier car to a Dual field alternator I know that you must ground 1 field to use with an old style regulator. Is there any benefit to switching to a newer dual field regulator when doing this swap, (I already have an newer solid state regulator for the older single field alt?)

Re: Dual feild alternator ? [Re: fuseable] #1268086 07/15/12 09:19 AM 07/15/12 09:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	As I understand it, the dual field setup provides steadier voltage regulation to support the electronic ignition introduced in the early 70's. That said, folks who have switched to a square back and grounded one field wire seem to have good results as long as a newer electronic type regulator is used. I don't know of a strong reason to go to the dual field regulator. Either way works.

Re: Dual feild alternator ? [Re: fuseable] #1268087 07/15/12 10:41 AM 07/15/12 10:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Is there any benefit to switching to a newer dual field regulator when doing this swap, (I already have an newer solid state regulator for the older single field alt?) You're in good shape. FYI the flat later reg will nestle neatly into the recess where the old "box" reg mounts if you trim the mounting ears on the sides and redrill one of the holes. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

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