67 models had voltage regulator on cluster gauge?

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I ask, as mine doesn't have one. I did a search and couldn't find anything to answer my question. Also, I can't see where you would bolt one to this cluster.

 

[BroncoinAlaska]

Every cluster I have seen had the Voltage Regulator on the back side of the cluster at the six o'clock position. But i think most of them have been later models. Pretty sure I is held in by one small screw. Look for a small screw hole on the back of the cluster at the six o'clock position.

 

[frenchy]

Thats a good question I'll have to look at my 66 roadster to see if it has one. Can't believe it wouldnt but it's a first year, anything is possible.
frenchy

 

[jw0747]

look here. 6 o'clock position on cluster. if not there trace wires from cluster because gauges won't work w/o it.

http://seabiscuit68.tripod.com/images/66-67ignition-color.gif

 

[DirtDonk]

That's what I say too. They all "should" have them, but with early Broncs you just never know.
Every one I've seen had not only the screw hole, but a discolored spot where you could clearly see where the IVR had lived out it's life.
That, and I think there was a little nub (locating tab) that would help keep it from spinning when the screw was tightened. Theoretically anyway. They still spin sometimes, but I think they have that nub.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Wonder if fallingdown has any early clusters in his queue, waiting to be refurbished?

I may even have access to some at work, but if it follows the trend, they'd be pretty well buried and have to have someone with a mental map of where everything is.
And who's not at the SEMA show...

Paul

 

[Steve83]

#22

 

[casadejohnson]

The 66 cluster has the ICVR so I can't imagine that they stopped using it then brought it back later. My 66, 68, and 74 all have them. Now, what the previous owners have done, that's another story. I guess anything is possible.

 

[Explorer]

Photo by Viperwolf1 I believe. Never seen one without it.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I think I found the bolt/mounting location. Thanks guys! I'll add this to the list of crazy stuff the PO did to this vehicle. Hopefully I can find one locally.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Whew...these bad boys aren't cheap. $60+ at NAPA. Anyone found a cheaper source besides the vendors?

 

[tk1218]

My 66 Roadster has a IVR

 

[Viperwolf1]

Whew...these bad boys aren't cheap. $60+ at NAPA. Anyone found a cheaper source besides the vendors?

I bought one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Modern-Inst...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f03cd3591

I've been using it for the last year or so. The gauges are nice and stable now. No wild needle swings. The only thing is you need to find a little box to put it in or put a big shrink tube around it.

 

[jw0747]

go here also. they're everywhere for way under $60. google this: bronco instrument voltage regulator and just look at 'em popping up.

http://macsautoparts.com/bronco-ins...or-b9mz-10804-c/camid/BRO/cp/JS0R3CHL1098082/

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Thanks for the links.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If you do not need temperture compensation (gauges will read low in the winter and high in the summer) you can pick up an LM7805 for a couple of bucks from your favorite eletronics supplier (Digikey, Fry's, even (if they have any inventory) Radio shack). The original design is temperture compensated so the gauges will be as accurate (what am I saying, these are stock gauges?) in the winter or summer, Eletronic voltage regulator will give a steady voltage and will not compensate for external enviromental temperture changes. Remeber that the gauges are bi-metalic thermal springs controlled by heating elements. The stock regulator varies the output to help compensate for this.