Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

1969 Ford Falcon Base, 5.8L Eng VIN M, Not Available TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alternator Regulators - LEECE-NEVILLE: Adjustment

Refer to illustrations .

Fig 1: Regulator Adjustment Points (2-Unit Type Shown 3-Unit Type Similar)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

LEECE-NEVILLE ALTERNATOR REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

LOAD (FIELD) RELAY

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Car Model

Closing Volts

Point Gap ⁽¹⁾

Air Gap ⁽²⁾

Hinge Gap

Operating Voltages

Point Gap ⁽⁴⁾

Air Gap ⁽⁴⁾

Upper

Transfer

Lower

Ford Motor Co.

53, 60, 65 Amp.⁽⁵⁾

6.2-7.2

.024-.026"

.011-.01 3"

Preset

..........

13.9-14.9⁽⁶⁾

.018-.020"

.042-.052"

53 Amp. ⁽³⁾

1.6-2.6

.018-.020"

.009-.011"

Preset

..........

13.9-14.9⁽⁶⁾

.018-.020"

.042-.052"

Rambler R0013703RA

6.8-7.0

.024-.026"

.011-.01 3"

Preset

14.1-14.5

14.8

14.1-14.5⁽⁷⁾

.018-.020"

.031-.039"

⁽¹⁾	Contacts open.

⁽²⁾	Contacts closed.

⁽³⁾	With indicator light.

⁽⁴⁾	Lower contacts closed.

⁽⁵⁾	With Ammeter.

⁽⁶⁾	1967-69 Models 13.9-14.9; Others 14.1-14.9.

⁽⁷⁾	1967-69 Models 14.1-14.5; Others 13.6-14.0.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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