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#874368 08/13/2012 9:39 AM
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I want to replace the cover on the 12v Volt Reg on my '54 3100 with a 1954 6v cover. Are they the same size? I may need to measure my cover if there are differences.

< CLICK > My 12v Echlin Volt Reg
< CLICK > 6v regulators: '54 (top), '53 (bottom)
< CLICK > Volt Reg part #s '29-'54 MPC

According to the pic, I need a '54 Delco-Remy cover with mounting "ears" at the base instead of screws through the top. Note: I snagged the pic of '53 and '54 regulators from an earlier post. Don't know who posted it. Good info - thanks.

Were the covers the same regardless of the gen amp output?

If a '54 Delco-Remy cover will fit my 12v regulator, I'll post a "parts wanted" request.

Thanks for your help and information.


- Lonnie
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When you find out Lonnie, let me know. I think I have one you are welcome to.
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Thanks, John - I'll let you know either way.

BTW - This month, I hope to start stripping and painting the steering column cover that you sent me.


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Still looking for info about attaching a Delco Remy 6v voltage regulator cover onto my Echlin 12v regulator.

Does a mid-50's 12volt cover look like a '54 6volt cover? If so, maybe I can expand my search. Any obvious markings on the cover to identify it as 12v?

The diagonal center-to-center distance between mounting holes on the Echlin cover that it will replace is 4-3/8". The height is 3-1/8" between the lips. Width is 4" between the lips.
< CLICK > 12v Echlin cover - inside view with gasket

Got to be a lot of 6v regulators somewhere that were removed when converting to 12v.

Thanks,


- Lonnie
My '54 3104
Photos that I have shared on Stovebolt via PhotoBucket are no longer available. Please contact me if you want a photo from an old post.
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I received a Delco Remy VR cover in the mail today. I'll post a pic after I paint and mount it. It completes the 6-volt disguise of my 12-volt conversion.


- Lonnie
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lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt.

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