Let's talk wiring

[j.burton50]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

That is correct.

Thank you! I can make adjustments I just wanted to make sure I wasn't completely wrong. Lol. My truck hasn't seen the road in about 7 years, and I need to make sure it does not melt itself down.

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by j.burton50

Thank you! I can make adjustments I just wanted to make sure I wasn't completely wrong. Lol. My truck hasn't seen the road in about 7 years, and I need to make sure it does not melt itself down.

A previous owner of my truck had installed a 12SI alternator but left the external regulator connected, and the wires to the alternator were swapped. Somehow it still sort of worked, but the voltage was not regulated. I was able to get I fixed with the help of the members of this forum.

[j.burton50]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

A previous owner of my truck had installed a 12SI alternator but left the external regulator connected, and the wires to the alternator were swapped. Somehow it still sort of worked, but the voltage was not regulated. I was able to get I fixed with the help of the members of this forum.

That's great! I saw plenty of posts where ppl kind of "half as@" wired it to work, but like you said, didn't really protect the alternator.