Damian,
That brings up two more questions:
1) Could I install a light on the line from the alternator in my set up
that would light when not charging? ( Or is there such a light on the dash
already?)
2) Could I remove the second wire and still have the alternator charge
the battery?
Thanks very much for your explanation of the set up. It brings me one step
closer to understanding where all those volts go!
Paul
OROC
-----Original Message-----
From: Damian Hall <HALLJD@pictou.nscc.ns.ca>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>;
9laser3@bright.net <9laser3@bright.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: More alternator information
>For the Delco with the old-style 2 wire flat plug."SI" series
>
>Terminal 2 is Battery +
>
>Terminal 1 is for the 'Charge warning' lamp and is hooked in series with
the ignition switch. Voltage present when key is on. This helps to initiate
the charging output
>
>Hence- key on, engine off> light is lit
>
> key on, engine running, alternator output at one side, the same
battery voltage at the other side of the bulb causes it to go out,
indicating that something is happening inside the alternator. ( electrical
devices only work when there is a difference in 'electrical potential' from
one side to the other)
>
>With the key on, engine off test, the bulb gets it's ground through the
brushes and the field coil (in the alternator rotor) through the regulator
and to the alternator body.
>
>If the light doesn't light when key on, engine off, then this indicates a
wiring or connection problem (or a bad bulb)
>
>If it comes on while the vehicle is running, then this indicates a lack of
charging (for many different reasons)
>
>Hope this helps
>
>Damian Hall
>69 2000
>Stellarton Nova Scotia
>
>
>>>> "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net> 06/13/00 08:34AM >>>
> With the installation of my NAPA Rayloc remanufactured Delco Remy 2A25,
12
>volt, 45 amp alternator ( and I only repeat the numbers because I keep
>getting asked) I needed to purchase a small two wire plug connector. I
have
>been discussing why my application was a two wire Vs. one wire set up.
>truth is I don't know BUT, I did finally find the box that the connector
>came in. The part number is NAPA Echlin #VRC148, "Voltage Regulator
>Connector". My guess is that I need that extra wire because I don't have a
>regulator in the car anymore?
>
> Still looking for answers!
>
>Paul
>OROC
>
>
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