Voltage Regulator - Instrument Panel

[limey66]

Anyone know what the output Voltage is for the instrument panel Voltage regulator on a '66?

Mine has stopped working, and finding a replacement on this side of the pond has proven quite difficult, so I want to make one.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BarnStang]

It is not really a regulater. It's called a constant votage unit. It has a pulsed output. THe output should fluctuate from zero to 6-7 volts. THey do fail, but I have rarely encountered one that was actually bad. It needs a good ground, 12v in on one of the terminals, and a pulsed output on the other terminal. But if it's failed, you can construct a simple voltage regulater to put out about 7 volts, it should work. If you make it adjustable, you can fine tune the gauges to be accurate.

 

[chromedog]

5.5 volts is what my old one reads.. you can pick up the solid state version at radio shack for about 5 bucks.

 

[DK832]

This is what you need. Super easy to solder up and install and way better than the old reg.
http://www.centroidproducts.com/mustang.htm

 

[limey66]

Thanks Guys - Radio Shack pulled out of the UK about 10 years ago, but I can get a solid state 12V-5V regulator no problem.

I'll try it out and see how accurate it is.