Topic: Voltage regulator Color

[Stangly]

I cleaned up my voltage regulator and it appears to have black paint on the inside and outside of the cover.  I have seen pictures of similar cars that are blue.  I was wondering what the correct color would be for a 69 Dearborn car 302 2V 3  speed automatic.

[Bob Gaines]

I cleaned up my voltage regulator and it appears to have black paint on the inside and outside of the cover.  I have seen pictures of similar cars that are blue.  I was wondering what the correct color would be for a 69 Dearborn car 302 2V 3  speed automatic.

Blue .The black was discontinued sometime in very late 67 production from what I have seen. If black the most likely explanation is that it was a earlier transplant. Maybe old service stock . Bob

[Stangly]

Thank you Bob!

[Stangly]

Bob,

Any references on companies to purchase a good concours voltage regulator,starter solenoid, and distributor cap. 

[J_Speegle]

Bob,

Any references on companies to purchase a good concours voltage regulator,starter solenoid, and distributor cap.

IF your looking for reproductions I don't think you have many options - think there is only one provider for each.  Though many shops carry them

[Stangly]

NPD is showing three different Autolite starter solenoid models for 67-72 they refer to different script codes REPCO,RBM and a plain Autolite, not sure what the difference is.  VA Classic shows just one model.  They are all priced about the same; few bucks difference.  Is it prudent to find and use used ignition parts or should I stick with NOS or reproductions.

Thanks again everybody for the help,

[J_Speegle]

NPD is showing three different Autolite starter solenoid models for 67-72 they refer to different script codes REPCO,RBM and a plain Autolite, not sure what the difference is.  VA Classic shows just one model.  They are all priced about the same; few bucks difference.  Is it prudent to find and use used ignition parts or should I stick with NOS or reproductions.

The one your looking for would be the standard style (not sure if anyone is making the heavy duty ones) marked AUTOLITE  - C7.....

[Stangly]

Thanks Jeff!