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First is on the 64 instrument cluster voltage regulator. Classic has one listed, but for 66 and up, updated electronics. Any reason it won't work on my 64? Has anyone tried the one they have?
Oops...that's two right there!

Next, is on Mallory dual point condensers. (Before you get after it...yeah, I know.)
Doing some looking up, I've ran into words on the Mallory condensers not lasting. Anyone know anything on it? Think it was said, a bad run on the parts. I'll research for a cross-over, and see what I can find. (Extra condenser is a must in the glove box.)

Thanks!
 
First is on the 64 instrument cluster voltage regulator. Classic has one listed, but for 66 and up, updated electronics. Any reason it won't work on my 64? Has anyone tried the one they have?
Oops...that's two right there!

Next, is on Mallory dual point condensers. (Before you get after it...yeah, I know.)
Doing some looking up, I've ran into words on the Mallory condensers not lasting. Anyone know anything on it? Think it was said, a bad run on the parts. I'll research for a cross-over, and see what I can find. (Extra condenser is a must in the glove box.)

Thanks!
Any 12 volt to 5 volt limiter will work. They operate by pulsing which is created by a resistance bi-metal that opens and closes contacts internally. The load determines the rate of pulse. If you talking about dual point distributors, try substituting another manufacturers condenser, there's nothing special about them provided they mount pretty much the same way.
 
Any 12 volt to 5 volt limiter will work.
Appreciate your response, Yatzee. Yeah, understand...I was asking on the suppliers standpoint. Seems there's way too many crap parts, foreign made, and such, junk from the word go.
Guess I'll go ahead, and get one of the limiters Classic offers. Just wondering about the 66, and up bit...don't see any reason it won't work on my 64. Have my 50 year old one, that haven't tested yet, but I'll take my chances with the new, and improved.

Condensers...not sure, though I thought there was 'value' difference, for dual, vs single point. Besides how they mount. Been out of this stuff too long, I guess, besides the crap parts.
Doesn't matter who made 'em, but have been reading Mallory condensers only lasting a couple hundred miles! Bad run of parts? Anyway, I'll hunt down a couple, from somewhere.

Thanks!
 
I'd ask how much, on that one, since they don't bother telling. But, being the old guy I am, clicked the 'buy' button...went straight to paypal...and, the hell with it. I don't do paypal, period.
 
Try getting the cover off your old dash regulator. If you can gut the old regulator you can replace with a LM7805 and two capacitors. If you can solder it's a easy straightforward upgrade.
 
Thanks, Billccm...yup, looked at that, too.

Did (finally) found some good news on the Mallory condensers. Can only guess, but appears most of the problems, lead to all the wild 'up-grading' on the electrical systems. Voltage spikes being called, for the condensers cooking.
Before anybody gets wild, over the wild...just saying, yeah, it can be done, but must work with the entire system! Sure no expert. Probably why mine's not done, yet!

All I gotta do, is get past the dumb-*** parts counter guys, to look up a Mallory #400!
Had one guy look up the standard instrument voltage reducer...$51...straight out of Taiwan...keep it!
 
Went ahead, and ordered Classic's 66, and up, panel voltage reducer/regulator.
Irritating, the sales guy couldn't tell me the dif, from 64 to 66, and up. But, heck, these days, never know.
When I get the thing, I'll test it, and find out. Don't think there's any difference.
 
Your comment about condenser "value" brought back a memory from a Delco class yrs ago. Instructor said if you could "dial-in" the absolute correct value on the condenser the points would last forever, not withstanding the rubbing block wear.
 
Your comment about condenser "value" brought back a memory from a Delco class yrs ago. Instructor said if you could "dial-in" the absolute correct value on the condenser the points would last forever, not withstanding the rubbing block wear.
I need to think long and hard on this one. The condenser's job is to keep the points at "AC GROUND" to eliminate arcing and allow the coil to keep it's "back EMF" to step up the pulsed DC. Having said that, points do burn after awhile so there is some sort of arcing near contact to a degree, but I think that is more of a large DC current rush rather than an AC arc. Don't know, but now this will be on my mind throughout the day.
 
Billccm glad I got ur brain engaged,lol. They used to sell a point file to clean up the contact surfaces.
 
Your comment about condenser "value" brought back a memory from a Delco class yrs ago.
Yeah! Cobwebs got in the way...simplest term I could think of. From the little research I've done, Mallory condenser for dual points, has 'special' (lol) windings in it, besides a little capacity value difference. Just meaning one size does not fit all, like the blasted parts houses go for.

Delco class? Jealous. Though, you'd laugh your rear off, if you knew my schooling history! Something about 'only because we don't want you back!' Heh.
 
LOL, no it was just an AC-Delco tuneup class if I remember.Worked at GM dealer for a couple yrs.
 
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