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Brian

Regulator

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Hi Does anyone know if a Echlin VR-23 regulator will work on my 51-200, 288 with original 6 volt delco system? Also are there any electronic regulators that would work? Thanks

Posted on: 2019/8/13 22:38

Thanks Brian

Jason75

Re: Regulator

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I may have a Delco regulator I can sell from a '52 200, PM me if interested

Posted on: 2019/8/14 0:01

1951 200 Deluxe Sedan Valiant Green Metallic
Vehicle #:2462 8372

Tobs

Re: Regulator

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Hi Brian.
My 53 clipper is converted to 12 volt, and I have been running this electronic voltage regulator for two years with good results.
I think they have a 6v version also.
clover VR

Since you asked about an electronic vr.

Hmm, I can't seem to access the clover systems website. don't know if they are still in business.

Posted on: 2019/8/14 0:28

1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata

Packard Don

Re: Regulator

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Unfortunately Clover is no longer in business due to health issues. However, Precision Power, Inc. can restore your original regulator (and generator) to like-new condition but with solid state internals and they can even increase generator and regular output. I'm having the one done in my 1954 Patrician to 55A and a steady 7.5v at idle to handle 6V LED headlights.

Posted on: 2019/8/14 12:38

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1954 Packard Patrician
1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car
1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Brian

Re: Regulator

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Hi I contacted Precision and they wanted over 600 to convert regulator, more than I'm willing to spend. Does anyone have a part number of one that will work. I have been looking and I get conflicting info, one site says it will work another says it won't. I would still like to go solid state if possible and it does not have to look like original Thanks.

Posted on: 2019/8/25 11:42

Thanks Brian

Packard Don

Re: Regulator

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The conflicting information can come from whether you have Autolite or Delco-Remy. Be sure first which you need, then base your questions and search in that.

Posted on: 2019/8/25 11:49

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Regulator

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No, an Echlin VR 23 is not correct for your car. The correct Echlin regulator for a 1951 200 with Delco generator is a VR 57.

PS, if you can't get the correct regulator from NAPA, you might see what Kanter has. Last time I needed one Kanter was less expensive than NAPA.

Posted on: 2019/8/25 12:37