1963 Voltage Regulator

[Randy R.]

I have consulted the archives as well as the AIM and still cannot find a clear answer as to which P/N voltage regulator I need. My '63 was assmebled in late July (VIN#20654). Should I have a 1119512 or a 1119515 voltage regulator? Would a 1119512 dated 3F pass judging?

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

Randy,

am at work, but will check my July 11 build date car when I get home

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

Randy, I have an April 20th car, 133XX. I have a 515 dated 2L. I've been looking at this for some time and best I can determine is, either a 512 or a 515 is OK.

[Michael H.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

I have consulted the archives as well as the AIM and still cannot find a clear answer as to which P/N voltage regulator I need. My '63 was assmebled in late July (VIN#20654). Should I have a 1119512 or a 1119515 voltage regulator? Would a 1119512 dated 3F pass judging?

Unrestored 63, #19,746 had/has a 512.

[Jack H.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

My recollection is the '63 AIM only calls out the '512 regulator with the '64 AIM calling for the '515 regulator. If my memory is correct, then the change happened when designers were releasing drawings to support the next model year (1964) and those started 'dribbling' out in the April/May timeframe of the current model year.

That would imply both of the parts ('512 and '515) would have been in house toward the end of 1963 production and may have been freely substituted based on what level of inventory was on-hand... Generally, if there's something 'hard' known about the transition of a given running change, it's discussed in the JG book.

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

have 515, 3F on my 19367 Z06

[Chuck G.]

Re: 1963 Voltage Regulator

I also have a 515 dated 3F on my 19496 (July built) convertible.

Chuck