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Genuine Mopar P3690732 Constant Output Voltage Regulator
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11/07/22 05:32 PM
11/07/22 05:32 PM
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Can this regulator be ran with a Prestolite dual point distributor?
Last edited by 6T9Hemi; 11/07/22 08:45 PM.
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Re: Genuine Mopar P3690732 Constant Output Voltage Regulator
[Re: 6T9Hemi]
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11/07/22 09:15 PM
11/07/22 09:15 PM
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yes, no problem there. in actuality it should work better than the mechanical VR as the V should be more constant. FYI You can also get Electronic versions that look like the originals  EDIT: Sorry I ASSumed  when I saw it it was the earlier version that maintained 14V. The new version says 13.5 which IMO is a bit low. Interesting that they did not change the part #
Last edited by TJP; 11/08/22 01:24 PM.
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Re: Genuine Mopar P3690732 Constant Output Voltage Regulator
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11/07/22 10:03 PM
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The difference between the constant voltage regulator and a stock regulator is that the constant one does not compensate for temperature. Ok on a race car that doesn't spend a lot of time charging, but not so ok for a street car, it will lessen your battery life. I remember when I bought one of those from Direct Connection back in 1978 they recommended that it NOT be used on the street but didn't say why, I guess I know now, thanks! 
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Re: Genuine Mopar P3690732 Constant Output Voltage Regulator
[Re: Rhinodart]
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11/08/22 01:02 PM
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HMM, I seem to remember it be recommended with the electronic ignition conversion kits back in the mid 70's or so ? I know I ran them on more than 1 street car with no known issues  AHA, my RAM is still intact, FROM THE BBODIES FORUM LINKYI do note that the instructions (earlier version) say it will maintain a constant 14V whereas the new version of the same part # says 13.5 (double shruggy/dunno)
Last edited by TJP; 11/08/22 01:32 PM.
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