Internal vs. External Voltage Regulator

[MJS73]

Quick question:  When I replaced the alternator, I installed one with an internal voltage regulator, even though the car had one with an external one.  Any potential problems I should be aware of re this change?

Mike

[bb71challenger]

Quick question:  When I replaced the alternator, I installed one with an internal voltage regulator, even though the car had one with an external one.  Any potential problems I should be aware of re this change?

Mike

The engine will blow up because it thinks its a Chevy? 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Should be fine. Just watch your voltgauge, hopefully you dont have an ammeter anymore

[MJS73]

Should be fine. Just watch your voltgauge

What sort of problem might I encounter? (or should I go back to the other type of alternator).

hopefully you dont have an ammeter anymore

Working on that.

Mike

[GoodysGotaCuda]

What sort of problem might I encounter? (or should I go back to the other type of alternator).

Working on that.

Mike

Nothin really as long as its all properly working. Anytime a new alternator or voltage regulator is put in you should watch the voltage cruising and such a little closer. I've had bad new external regulators from the parts store, assume the same could happen with a internal regulated alt. High voltage/current will do some harm, smoke some wires and blow some bulbs...