Gm alternator wiring with external voltage regulator. Most new alternators have internal voltage regulators meaning wiring is not necessary but if you have an external regulator then you need to hook it up to the alternator and ignition system. Alternator is a 55 amp from a 79 monte carlo 305. The voltage from your alternator increases and decreases according to the speed the alternator rotates. Too much voltage and your fuses blow if you dont have a regulator.
It came with a generator obviously and somebody installed a gm alternator at one time with an external regulator. Please use this video as a guide on hooking up a 3 wire gm alternator. This is the source of much confusion compounded by the fact that several different types of terminal plugs were used so you cant always tell with a quick glance. The original 1960s gm alternator employs an external voltage regulator.
Oh and it wasnt charging worth a damn when it was on there. How to wire an external voltage regulator on a gm vehicle. The early gm alternator is the 10dn series alternator and was used on gm vehicles from about 1963 1970. Pulling my hair out trying to get the old boat to run again.
Autorestomod manic mechanic gasoline media 33844 views 2852. This alternator 10 dn uses a flat two prong connection at the back of the alternator. All my videos are in 1080p so check that out. That is great and all but the alternator died.
Delco remy 3 wire alternator wiring diagram bestharleylinksfo. If the wiring is all original check two things. The alternator and the voltage regulator was the same as with other gm cars but wiring layout makes the chevy system unique. Alternator basics tips tricks 1 wire models of gm ford mopar from 1960 1980s autorestomod episo duration.
Self exciting voltage regulator 12 volt a circuit 5 amp field 148 volt set point one wire regulator for delco 10si 12si 15si 27sitype 100 205 series alternators. Wiring instructions for the early gm delco remy external regulated alternator. Thanks for watching and. Neil well yes it does.
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