Hi all. For as long as I can remember, the voltage gauge on my 1972 504 hardly ever sits in the black. Especially at night with headlights on - the needle always sits way down in the red. The alternator is the standard sized 35amp and is charging correctly at idle.
I have never replaced the voltage regulator that is mounted on the firewall. Being 43 years old (the car that is) I am not sure if age of the voltage regulator is causing the gauge to sit in the red.
The current battery is 4 years old and has no sign of failing. (touch wood)
Now that I have a stereo with amp, thermo fan, central locking etc, there is more strain on the charging system.
I am thinking of replacing the voltage regulator as a start...now which one? I have found a genuine Paris Rhone:
Genuine Peugeot 5761 33 Voltage Regulator 1979 82 504 Diesel 72 76 304 504 | eBay
and I see Hella make one:
HELLA Alternator Voltage Regulator/Rectifier 5DR 004 243-051 for TALBOT 1307-1510 Simca 1308 1.4
Anybody have any experience here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks heaps!