Scott,
I recall a tech tip on the PDLJMPR site that Frank wrote a number of
yrs ago. Check it out, it might tell you and I know a number of
others may chime in with the answer, as well
Alan
Scott & Glenda Meyers wrote:
> I have a 1960 Bugeye with (I believe) a Lucas alternator
> installed by a DPO. The alternator was a smart move, but I just
> spent 10 hours tracking and reconnecting all of the wiring he
> misconnected.
>
> Anyway, the alternator has one large terminal (10 gauge wire),
> that I assume goes to the battery + post (I now have it to the
> hot post of electric solenoid just installed).
>
> There is another 'set' of three blade terminals (12-14 gauge)
> coming off the back of the alternator. He has one going to a
> light on the dash, one to the positive post of the coil, and one
> unconnected (no wire)?
>
> Anyone out there know if this is correct? Or if not, where these
> smaller wires should go, if anywhere?
>
> Thanks for your expertise.
>
> Scott Meyers
>
> 1960 Bugeye 1275
> Phoenix AZ.
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