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#1 generator upgrade wiring question

Post by composite 66 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:39 am

Hi I'm new & happy to be here.
I need some help. I have a 66 OTS that I bought in 2000 pieces. Took 3 years to put it together. It came with a generator which I replaced with an SI 10 type alternator ( Champion brand) Since this alternator has an internal voltage regulator I didn't wire the external voltage regulator that came with the car into the circuitry. I wired as follows: bat+ to the amp gauge, S1 to the idiot light & S2 to the common terminal. Wires are of suitable gauge to carry the current from the alternator at max output. Everything seems to work properly Do I need that external voltage regulator? Have I created a fire hazard?
Any advice would be appreciated

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#2 Re: generator upgrade wiring question

Post by Heuer » Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:22 am

You have wired it up correctly. If you wanted to do the conversion whilst retaining the original wiring and regulator you can follow this guide:
viewtopic.php?p=48278#p48278

All this does is bypass the 4TR regulator and 3AW which is what you have done anyway.
David Jones
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#3 Re: generator upgrade wiring question

Post by composite 66 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:34 am

Thanks David:
That's the reassurance I wanted, I'm not a purist. I just want it to run properly & be safe.
Paul

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