Topic: Chevy Alternator Upgrade

[mudmaster]

So, I can't seem to figure out what to do with the external regulator and it's associated wiring. Do I just unplug it or??
 Please help!

[santa cruz crawler]

Un plug , and Mabe look for a cap for the male!!
I saw this the other day on a 1981 sr5 , it seemed to work with no problems.

[mudmaster [OP]]

So it remains in the system,  but just disconnected, correct?

[santa cruz crawler]

The voltage regulator can be un bolted and stored,
Depending on how many pins it is , 5 pin voltage reg  can cost up to 150$
6 pin reg are like 40$   I would keep it for parts and or help out a friend if they are having  over charging issues !! No charge means alt to much charge means reg ,
As far as the wires go on the harness you should just use the on wore you need
Leave enough room to re attach the wire later. 
These are just my ideas and experiences.  Oh and watch that charge wire when you fab it to the batt , Mabe insulation cover around the wire!
Fires suck!!!!

[mudmaster [OP]]

As far as the wires go on the harness you should just use the on wore you need

Not sure what you meant here??

Thanks for your help.

[santa cruz crawler]

There is on wire on the harness hat your going to need to run to the alt so that you can have the charge light working !! Sorry I didn't make that part real clear!
I can't remember whitch wire it is ,, ?? Mabe the red   But I'm not sure

I'm glad to help

[mudmaster [OP]]

Ok, cool! I know which wires I need to use. I just couldn't figure out what to do with the regulator.

[kneedownnate]

With all the interest in this of late, there really should be a comprehensive writeup stickied here.  I'll be doing this on my 80 at some point and would like to have something solid to follow for the proper wire to retain since I'm an electrical retard, but obviously the majority of the swap is brainless.

[mudmaster [OP]]

I'm an electrical retard

X2, that's the reason for my question. PBB has a good write up on it with all the parts and part numbers required. I've never been able to figure out what to do with the regulator and it's wiring though. Until now anyway.

[kneedownnate]

I was looking on Jeg's site and you can get one of their 100 amp units for $85, and they're set to kick on at 850 rpm instead of the usual 1200 rpm.  They also have a 100 amp Powermaster for $115-120.  I have a ton of wiring so I'm not worried about that, plus I'd like to set up my battery isolator at the same time.  It'd be nice to have this setup all in place and working before/if I swap in my buick 231, just to have one less thing to worry about.

[mudmaster [OP]]

I hear ya! I've got a 4.3 to put in mine one of these days.

[santa cruz crawler]

Did you swap it over yet?

[mudmaster [OP]]

No, I have everything to do it except the alternator. I 'll probably be getting it in another 2 weeks or so.

[santa cruz crawler]

Nice , post some pics of the wire that Runs the alt light Gage
And how you route your hot wire ... Ect. 

[mudmaster [OP]]

Will do!