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Voltage Regulator ?

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TomDPilot

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I have never posted on a forum so I hope I am doing this correctly. My 35-Amp alternator in my RV6A, 0-320, stopped putting out today and I am suspicious of the voltage regulator and want to replace it. What is currently installed is a Transpo P8-405A, two wires plus case ground. I am hoping to find a Solid State VR locally but I can find no auto-part stores that can cross that number. Can anyone help?
 
1975 Ford LTD, a common number that can be crossed over is VR166. I've used these regulators on my RV-6 with the 35a alternator since 1999.

https://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/wl2/VR730/image/3/

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Here is a PDF with the schematic for hooking up the Ford regulator.
 
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+1 for VR166

I removed the trans pro that came in my RV6 with the VR166 Sam mentioned; It has worked well since I replaced it and is easy to find at almost any auto parts store. S94 is the part number for the connector to connect the regulator. I drilled and added a case ground to the regulator case for extra insurance.

Sam Buchanan said:
1975 Ford LTD, a common number that can be crossed over is VR166. I've used these regulators on my RV-6 with the 35a alternator since 1999.

https://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/wl2/VR730/image/3/

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Here is a PDF with the schematic for hooking up the Ford regulator.
Click to expand...
 
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