|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 31
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 31 |
Can someone tell me what year or years this voltage regulator is for??
Ac Delco 1118368
Thanks!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141
ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 |
From what I can find it was used on some large trucks and farm tractors.
Gene Schneider
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 31
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 31 |
Thanks for the reply!!
What I also should have asked was, can you use the voltage regulators for both negative and positive ground applications??
I have a 50 gmc that will possibly be needing one....
The thought of changing it to a negative ground has crossed my mind
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141
ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 |
The iNFO i FOUND SAYS IT IS 12 VOLT, 42-47 AMP DUAL POLARITY regulator.
Not sure what dual polarity means. - and + ?
Gene Schneider
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894
ChatMaster - 1,500
|
|
ChatMaster - 1,500
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894 |
Suspect the dual polarity means it's suitable for either Positive ground or Negative ground installations.
Be interesting to have a vehicle with Positive ground so I'd be tempted to keep the GMC that way if the electrical is still unmolested. The biggest concern is someone working on it that is not aware of Positive ground. I've always wanted a vehicle with Positive ground since it's unique and part of the character of that vehicle. Just have to make sure you don't do any electrical work after a few barley sandwiches..
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
1975 4-speed L82 Vette
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99
ChatMaster - 4,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 4,000
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 |
Found this spec sheet about Delco-Remy regulators. This regulator is set to deliver 50 amps. ![[Linked Image from vccachat.org]](https://vccachat.org/gallery/81/full/8252.jpg)
Rusty
VCCA #44680
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42
ChatMaster - 6,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 6,000
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 |
As far as I know all Chev and GMC are negative ground from the factory.
The most common positive ground vehicles I know of came out of England and had Lucas (the prince of darkness) electrics.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894
ChatMaster - 1,500
|
|
ChatMaster - 1,500
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894 |
GMC used Positive ground from late 30's to late 50's in USA and Canada. Not sure if small or big trucks or all but quite common to encounter...
Ahhh Lucas. I owned a Triumph for a month...just long enough to get all the electrical working properly, safety it and sell it.
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
1975 4-speed L82 Vette
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
