What could cause a voltage regulator to repeatedly fail on a 72 Dodge pickup

What could cause a voltage regulator to repeatedly fail on a 72 Dodge pickup

It would be very difficult to diagnose an electrical problem on a 40 year
old vehicle, sight unseen. If you have a good local electrical shop which
specializes in restoration of older vehicles, it might be best to give them
a chance to check the wiring harnesses and circuits.

Jim O’Neill
Chino Autotech Inc.

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