Wells Voltage Regulator

[PocketThunder]

I called my local carquest and the replacement voltage regulator they have for my 69 Charger is a Wells part number 27-1679.  It cost $57, before i spend the money has anyone used this regulator and is it a good one?  They have a cheaper version for $15 but i'd rather get what i pay for.

http://www.wellsmfgcorp.com/product.html

There is nothing in the wells website to show me what this thing looks like, but they described it over the phone and it sounds like the right application with one flat blade connection and one bolt connection.  

Paul

[PocketThunder]

Ok so maybe this is what i'm really looking for.  And electronic voltage regulator that looks like the original.  But its far far away and i wont see it by the end of today, but, everything with this car is a waiting game so whats another day..  Has anyone used this one before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-Correct-Looking-New-Electronic-Voltage-Regulator-/260606880161?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cad6169a1

[ODZKing]

If the electronic one is the one you are looking for, the EBay VR is correct.  The easiest way to tell is if it has the electronics on the back as pictured in the EBay ad, it's electronic.  If it has a resistor type coil like thing on the back, it is the old points style.
FBO systems carries them as well.
http://www.4secondsflat.com/electricalsystems.html

[PocketThunder]

If the electronic one is the one you are looking for, the EBay VR is correct.  The easiest way to tell is if it has the electronics on the back as pictured in the EBay ad, it's electronic.  If it has a resistor type coil like thing on the back, it is the old points style.
FBO systems carries them as well.
http://www.4secondsflat.com/electricalsystems.html

$75 holy crap!

I did some research at lunch time and i found the company that makes the one i found on ebay.  They are called Regitar, and they are out of Alabama.  They located the nearest dealer to me who was in Michigan called Barsanco 800-421-3374.  I called and ordered two of them for $7.50 each plus shipping.  One for a spare.  I'll find out in a couple days after they arrive how good they are.

I found some other cross reference parts for this regulator for anyone that stumbles upon this thread in search of the same.  From this site:

http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html

Quote: "Electronic solid state voltage regulators: REGITAR #C524, WELLS #VR706, STD #VR101, BWD #R280, FILKO #VR369HD. Year One sells the same voltage regulator for about $30. Unless they have changed NAPA sells one that is very expensive but it does not look anything like the original. Do not use the one that Mopar Performance sells. It is for racing only and never shuts off and can overchage the battery in street use. They do suggest using an electronic VR if you change to electronic ignition but I'm not sure it's really necessary. However I always change the VR to the electronic type if for no other reason it gets rid of the flickering amp needle and instrument cluster lights. -- Dan"

Thanks Dan, whoever you are.

Paul

[RusTy/SE]

The Regitar link for VR706 even lists OE part numbers

http://www.regitar.com/automotive/displaypart.asp?ID=405