Ford — Regulator - Installation
Installation · Voltage Regulator
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Only the regulator, brush holder and generator pulley are serviceable. If the generator needs further service, it must be replaced as an assembly.
Procedure
- Replace generator brush holder to voltage regulator and install attaching screws.
- Replace cap on the head of the A terminal screw.
- Depress the generator brushes in the generator brush holder.
- Hold the generator brushes in position by inserting a standard size paper clip through the location hole in the voltage regulator and the holes in the brush holders.
- Install the voltage regulator and generator brush holder to the generator with attaching screws.
- Remove paper clip from the regulator.
- Install generator following installation in this section.
Tools required
- paper clip (or equivalent) Amazon
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Specs & values
- Voltage regulator attaching screws 2.8-4.0 Nm (25-35 FridayParts $25.27 Lb-In)
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.