Vintage autolite voltage regulator????

[dlotz]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Your C3SZ-10316-A was spec'd by Ford at 55 amps and footnoted that it was not to be used in solid state ignitions. I have read posts in other forums that voltage regulators not designed for SS ignitions, like an MSD unit for example, can cause problems with them. Personally, I wouldn't use theC3SZ-10316-A on a car with an MSD box (or similar CD system).

I have the C5AF 15V regulator and yes I plan to run a MSD 6AL. Don't have an ERA, I am building a non-donar FFR MK3.1 and putting a vintage 427 side oiler in it.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by dlotz

I have the C5AF 15V regulator and yes I plan to run a MSD 6AL. Don't have an ERA, I am building a non-donar FFR MK3.1 and putting a vintage 427 side oiler in it.

OK, I can't find the specs on the C5AF-10316-B other than it was for 65-67 cars with No AC. I would suspect though that it has a similar amp rating and a similar prohibition on solid state ignitions. If you do opt to use it, just tickle in the back of your mind that if you experience any charging or flaky ignition problems to just replace your VR as a matter of course before you start hunting more obscure causes. I really like the idea of a side oiler in your FFR. That's a nice move.