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Ford Pinto Regulator Assembly - Voltage
Part Number: FOPZ-10316-A$35.11 MSRP: $56.00You Save: $20.89 (38%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Ford Pinto Voltage Regulator
The Voltage Regulator is what maintains the charge which an alternator gives to the battery and to the electrical system of a car, within 13.5 and 14.5 volts in the Ford Pinto. This is done through the measurement of battery voltage and system demand such that field current to the rotor of the alternator is appropriately controlled. In charging, the regulator increases field current while it reduces the current when the battery is fully charged so as not to overcharge it. In the years, that have passed, voltage regulators which were mechanically used, externally mounted were replaced with electronic regulator, that is, the solid-state regulators. The older mechanical regulators include the coils and contact points which become weary and result in over charging. By this, we understand that what is called solid state regulators work, considerably better, as they make 7 thousand switches per second in average, while for their mechanical equivalents - a mere two hundred. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the modern logos contain voltage regulators inside the alternator or are controlled by the PCM with the help of which the vehicle is equipped with later models of the Ford Pinto.
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Ford Pinto Voltage Regulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: What is the purpose and test procedure for an independent voltage regulator on Ford Pinto?A: This type of voltage regulator is stand-alone and is situated inside the engine compartment; it can be either mechanical or electronic, based on the date of the vehicle manufacture and its type. The mechanical type is a closed-unit with no settings; in case it is suspected faulty due to battery charging problems, a voltmeter check can be performed by attaching leads on the battery terminals and observing the reading with all the electrical loads switched off. The engine should be started and idled at 1800 to 2200 rpms for few minutes with the voltmeter reading as expected to be 1 to 2 volts high than the starting reading. If the difference measured is less than 1 volt or is more than 2.5 volts then it is probable that the regulator is defective and needs to be replaced. For the electrical loads, a drop of not more than one volt when they activate should be observed; if not, then the regulator should be replaced. Before disconnecting the voltage regulator, battery current should be disconnected and if the regulator is placed behind the battery the battery should be shifted towards the front side. Like in the electro-mechanical type, voltage regulation is done by transistors and diodes but the levels can be adjusted if the regulator has reached the normal temperature. It should also be noted that adjusting screw must be rotated with an insulated tool, as in the case of the mechanical type of the unit. The electronic type, which is available in the later models, is enclosed, and should not be disassembled; when it has a problem, the entire assembly has to be replaced. In particular, it is necessary not to connect an old regulator to a new alternator, and there are individual rules for working with sealed electronic regulators: check the correct connection and connection before testing or adjustment.
