Bought this 1924 T Bucket replica from a guy in Arizona, boy did I not realize the complete extent of what electrical wiring problems this thing had.
It's a Chevy 350 small block, I'm assuming it's a Chevy alternator.
He told me he had just "taken off" one of the alternator wires - - didn't need it.
When I got the bucket home into my shop I discovered most all the thick black wire leading out from the alternator was melted in places - - all the way into the amp meter - - to the starter, etc.
I replaced it all with the same size - - 10 gauge copper.
Now I'm trying to understand what this wire was he disconnected.
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1) I don't find a voltage regulator anywhere on this vehicle, does the alternator have a VR inside it ?
2) Is 10 gauge heavy enough wire for the heaviest alternator wire ?
3) Both ends of the disconnected wires are female connectors, maybe they are not related . . .
Alternator wiring on T Bucket kit
Re: Alternator wiring on T Bucket kit
In picture 2, that pink wire coming off the alternator is hot, because it is on the hot terminal. He must be using it to power something up.
The voltage regulator is internal to the alternator.
10 gauge wire should to thick enough.
The voltage regulator is internal to the alternator.
10 gauge wire should to thick enough.