The 'E' Type Forum

I ordered a replacement voltage regulator for my 1966 series one coupe. when it arrived & I went to install it, I found that it did not fit. The mounting holes were approxamitly 1/8 inch different from the 4TR unit I was replacing.The black plastic cover is also different in that the mounting holes are counterbore molded so the original hex head screws need to be replaced with a round head to fit down into the hole (no big deal) So now I must re-tap the holes in the mounting plate. I would guess the new unit is a Chinese re-pop. Has any one else had this problem?

I think if you drill out the rivets holding the cover on then you can fit your new internals into your old cover....Steve

as the text is different on the original case.