externally regulated alternator to internally regulated conversion EASY WAY gm how to

[@dawhitecastle]

What are the two wires at two minutes and 30 seconds that you’re using? the two rainbow shape ones

[@chriscraft77022]

the whole point of the video… WOW

[@dawhitecastle]

@@chriscraft77022 I was just asking what do I search for like what is that wire called? just a double jumper wire like you said in the video I just didn’t know if there was like a technical name for it

[@dawhitecastle]

And size and all

[@dawhitecastle]

@@chriscraft77022 what gauge and what size are the metal ends?

[@dawhitecastle]

@@chriscraft77022 yeah so…. Can’t find that size of the metal terminal part. What size is that? Bought two kits and they all to big to fit into the regulator harness.

[@MC-yy2bx]

I had a 1966 Chevy 2 (Nova) station wagon back in the late 1980's it had a bad voltage regulator and putting the new one in and "balancing" the strength of the magnetic field in the ( external regulator ) was a pain in the ass. I said to myself: there's got to be a WAY to put the more modern version of A/C Delco, internally regulated alternator on an pre 1973 Chevy ( or other G.M. vehicle ) I was thinking about it again tonight 3 am, Saturday August 14th, 2021 and looked it up on KZbin. It's so simple ! A MILLION thanks to you for this great, great video. I don't understand why ANYONE would give this a thumbs down. - Jim in Buffalo, Ny

[@808chevykev]

The thing is,once you watch this video and see how easy it is,don't watch another after and forget all you saw before. If you don't do that,you'll get dazed amd confused. Thanks for the share man👍👍✌️

[@eddiestclair-im5wm]

Your advice was spot on! The new alternator is producing 14.2 volts! Thanks again for posting this!

[@aaronmccall3849]

Thanks for the video man, I had a new alternator for a mid 80s SS Monte Carlo sitting around for a decade that I was able to use when my generator in my 72 Monte died thanks to your video.

[@kinfu5989]

I have a Ford regulator but the wiring patterns are the same. This video saves me a lot of work. Thanks

[@josesapien8868]

Kin fu did you install it on you Ford?

[@jazzycup9274]

This should help tremendously, I just picked up a 74 Nova and on the way home noticed the GEN light was on, figures the one thing I wouldn't question is the thing that could have made me call AAA. Time to upgrade.

[@scottd345]

You kept it simple, as it should be. Great job.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Cleanest way we seen to do it yet ! Thank you for this 👍

[@elishahmartinez1452]

im building my 72 monte carlo and this is the exact video i needed. Didn't even know it was a 72 monte until i watched it. Damn dude, thanks.

[@MC-yy2bx]

4:20 When you pry back the "keeper" tabs on the female brass terminal connector you MUST be very careful to NOT be too ROUGH or HEAVY handed with them. Don't pry them back VERY far either they WILL snap off. These are the keeper tabs that the video instructor mentioned 3:31 about halfway through the video that you push down on to cause them to "disengage" on the inside of the original alternator's ( white ) plastic connection plug. SO BEFORE you insert each wire into the plastic connection plug for the NEWER style, internally regulated alternator - you HAVE TO pry the "keeper" tab, of each wire, back outward so that when you insert the wire into the new plastic connection plug it will be "kept" in place. You'll feel it "click" when you've pushed it in far enough. That will indicate that it's inserted far enough and will stay inserted. You can gently pull back on each wire after you've inserted them to TEST whether or not the keeper tab had indeed "grabbed onto" it's companion mounting surface inside the plastic connection plug.

[@kenstockman8494]

Chris, do you have a FB page? Or another contact Like an email? On my alt side the wires aren't right. There's a red wire on the clip meaning where you push the fittings into the slot. The red they have going to the post on the backside of the alt. I want to try to sent you a pic. Ken

[@kenstockman8494]

So looking at my wires on my alt, and I think this is wrong. In the plug position, meaning the number 1 that one they have wired, with a wire going to the back post-power of the alt. In yr diagrams that wire should be the number two position. My Gauge reads only 12:3 volts only.

[@MC-yy2bx]

The guy's REALLY good with important details. 4:50 He mentions that the threads on the STUD that sticks out of the alternator MIGHT be METRIC on the new alternator because these internally regulated alternator's were typically found or made for cars in the mid 1970's and later and G.M. and other auto makers were "farming out" or "outsourcing" the manufacture of parts to places like Canada and Mexico that - you guessed it - use the METRIC system. If you lose the nut for that stud and figure "oh, well, I have another one on the OLD alternator that I can use..." watch out ! If it's NOT the same thread style as the new alternator you WILL strip the hell out of the stud or snap it off. In either case you're F... screwed and WILL have to not only take out the new alternator that you JUST installed BUT you will have to disassemble the alternator to replace the stud. Take your time for crissakes. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of CURE. Slow and steady wins the race. P.S. as he mentions: don't OVERTIGHTEN that small nut you WILL snap off the stud. I've done it. I've stripped them AND I've broken them off ( no, not on the same job ) have you ever seen a 275 lb mechanic cry. ? It's not pretty.

[@bkcamaro]

I know what i will be doing to my 68 lesabre this weekend thanks for this awesome video

[@yamahaxs6501]

doing this today on my 69 c10. At some point someone put a later model 305 with an internally regulated alternator AND an external regulator. Add that to the suspect alternator and my subs and amp were always going into protect mode from voltage dips. Hopefully with new high output alternator and eliminating the external regulator it will be good to go. Great vid.

[@chriscraft77022]

on that truck you can only run 75 amp with the stock wiring.. what alternator are gonna go with?

[@yamahaxs6501]

@@chriscraft77022 have done big three upgrade :2 gauge battery cables, 4 gauge alt wire(at a junction box tied to battery), 4 gauge grounds to block and body. 140 amp alternator. Do you think that will be a problem?

[@braydensdeals]

Just did this on my 66 olds 425 worked perfectly thanks man.

[@genuineworkinghands]

I appreciate this greatly! It's exactly what I'm looking for.

[@Michael_is_batman]

Thanks man. I bought a 1970 chevelle and the previous owner tired to convert the alternators but he wired it completely wrong from what you did.

[@chriscraft77022]

I have seen everything possibly done to these cars.. that is why I make videos

[@freddie90014]

Will this work on a 1964 Buick Riviera? I want to install a 105 or 200 amp alternator. I have two alpine amps 450 watts each ,one is for a sub. I’m also going to install a MSD electronic ignition & 8.5 plug wires.

[@johnschuster9192]

I'm so happy to see your site...Its frickin awesome...Its almost to easy..So how or what would a guy use to attach the conversion wire harness end so it won't dangle ..I'm clueless about all this wiring deal.My car was almost stripped out of everything when I bought it...Hard lesson to learn...

[@larrymills9652]

Do you have a video like this one for F100 ford conversion

[@chriscraft77022]

no, but I had a 67 mustang and I ran the same alternator as this … and removed all that Ford shit wiring mess …

[@andyroo3022]

Great, now Herbie goes to Monte Carlo. All jokes aside, thanks. My beetle just got a new chrome Empi alternator to go with my new engine. The old external regulator one couldn't keep up with the 1916cc rebuilt twin port. It was on it's way out and started putting out 17 to 19 volts at my battery. Then it had a meltdown and threw the belt. Similar scenario with the gen light on the instrument cluster and exciter wire.

[@eddiestclair-im5wm]

Great job on the conversion! Planning to do this on my 1970 Monte!

[@vimalrajnath5072]

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[@vimalrajnath5072]

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[@vimalrajnath5072]

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[@ronaldbrown7636]

Cris craft you the man gotta 1972 monte carlo 454 just did the conversion runs top notch thanks bro

[@Asanti7series]

I went off another diagram and ran the blue and the white wire the wrong way. The alternator seemed to charge as it should but the next day my battery was completely dead. I swapped the wires the right way like you mentioned. Could I have messed anything up? I’m currently waiting on the battery to charge.

[@bigaparker1977]

Great video. But the new alternator I bought has 4 prongs instead of the old 2. I don't know which 2 to go to. And it's American from an alternator shop. What do I do?

[@Jarrod2323]

What is the red wire going to the back of the alternator? Im not talking about the power wire going to the battery. Also where did it come from?

[@mr.b3168]

At the old Voltage regulato terminal do I jump it like you showed? (1-4, 2-3)? Cus a website i was following said to jump 1-3 and 2-4

[@blacklabel1463]

I just did this on my 66 Chevy truck and I'm very grateful for the video it works great thank you so much

[@luckylindy1964]

What alternator did you use and is yours a 292 engine... just wondering what alt will work with my brackets

[@MexicanJesus1998]

I have a ‘66 Chevy and bought it a new starter, alternator, and alternator regulator. the battery kept dying over time. Checked for drains but there wasn’t any. The alternator wasn’t giving the extra 2 Vs, so we bought a new one. New one didn’t either. I’m trying this out. Thanks

[@clearedhot6146]

I have a 67 impala, did this set up work for you?

[@MexicanJesus1998]

Yeah, however, I had to change the brackets so that the new alternator would have a good fit

[@clearedhot6146]

@@MexicanJesus1998 Hey, where did you get your brackets for the new alternator and the jumpers from?

[@MexicanJesus1998]

@@clearedhot6146 Not too sure about what you mean with the jumpers. I guess any auto parts store. And the brackets I had to improvise with some scrap metal I had around

[@clearedhot6146]

@@MexicanJesus1998 I thought you had to get some alternative brackets to fit the new alternator and jumper wires appear to be flat which seemed to allow the wires to slip right into the slots. All of the ones I've been seeing appear to be round on on the end

[@santiagodelgado4518]

Thanks chris good help for my 1972 intern alternator GOD BLESS YOU MAN👍welcam to MEXICO

[@bluesuzuki4758]

Do what your saying is unplug the white wire going into the alternator and hook my jumper wires back up as shown in the video?

[@chriscraft77022]

+Blue Suzuki unhook #1 wire from alt and figure out why it's on with the key or hot all the time... it is supposed to come on with accessories... watch the 3 wire video

[@artieartieartasmr6407]

I did install new alternator & have it wired thru the OG-stock regulator but it still has a voltage drain at the hot alternator lug? I seen you use a diode & thought maybe that is the solution? Could you tell me what is the amperage/size diode I should use, or other solutions? I did a diode test between cable & battery, it did work but not sure it won't burn up as I start vehicle? Thank you.

[@spaceace78801]

What 140 Amp alternator should I use on my Chevelle when I convert to a 1 wire alternator?

[@bluesuzuki4758]

Does this also apply to a 71 cutlass because I tried it and my GEN light is constantly on ,even with the car off then when I turn the car off atg the switch it continues to run until I disconnect the jumper from the blue wire

[@chriscraft77022]

+Blue Suzuki if it doesn't work your wiring has been messed with... watch my 3 wire alt hook up

[@laurencehickey9137]

Blue Suzuki i wonder can twist the wires together from the regulater. or do u have jump plug with wires

[@willharris3517]

Hello Chris, thanks for the video! I had a question. This video mentions swap connector and then connector it to the alternator. However your other video you disregard the F1 on the alternator when it came to your Chevelle. I am also working on a 1970 Chevelle so do I wire F1 or not?

[@chriscraft77022]

my chevelle has a ammeter in the dash.. no gen light.. my chevelle does have F1 hooked up with a diode.. watch my gm 3 wire hook up alternator video

[@obsessivegarage921]

So I just did a engine swap in my 70 Nova, from the original inline 6 250, to a vortec I pulled out of a 99 tahoe. I am having issues with it charging, I did almost everything you did, except my alternator only has one smaller brown wire coming out of the clip, besides the red cable going to the positive side of battery. I connected the brown wire from the alternator to the original blue wire, my GEN light is only on when the key is ON, but turns off after I start the car. Once I start the car; it only charges just over 13 volts. Is that good? I am not getting 14+ volts like you are.

[@RedPillLife1966]

Off topic question. I am helping a friend with a 1986 C10. The alternator gets really hot to touch with truck off, even off overnight. Any ideas? I'm stumped. Pulled plug on side of alternator and it does not get hot.

[@chriscraft77022]

clean your ground cables first .. I have an automotive grounds video

[@RedPillLife1966]

@@chriscraft77022 Thanks

[@tirnity3nt]

Hello my friend, i could use some help. I have a Mercury Monterey custom 1962, this vehicle has a generator with a regulator with exterior voltage already integrated. I'm trying to put an alternator instead of a generator. My question is how can I connect the alternator and eliminate the use of the regulator part. I was watching a video that you posted where you explain the different connections. This regulator has only 3 connections AR, FL, and BAT. My alternator is the same as in your video with 3 exits. How should conect it ? , Hopefully you can help me.

[@ScottGrisham-m9v]

Where does the pink wire on the alternator harness go?

[@mikeford5253]

I just did this to my 64C10 exactly the same . My voltage gauge on the dash is now pegged at the bottom? Any help ?

[@artieartieartasmr6407]

The new one is has the 3 wire inputs, but I did try your one wire method with exciter wire but getting voltage drain. Then I changed setup with old wires & jumpers across the regulator plug yet still I have voltage drain, but when I disconnect hot alt wires it stops drain? Not sure alternator is bad?

[@chriscraft77022]

you don’t test an alternator by taking the wires off. #2 has to be connected at all times or you will overcharge

[@chriscraft77022]

watch my gm 3 wire alternator hook up video. it covers everything

[@artieartieartasmr6407]

I set up as You shown but I left in old wires just in case? I have a voltage drain at the alternator that stops when disconnected, I'm not sure if new alternator is bad or why it drains?

[@chriscraft77022]

is it a 1 or 3 wire?

[@shannonlane5647]

Quick question....and thanks ahead of time......The point where you jumper the wires across 1-4 and 2-3....at this point if I wanted could I just cut the plug completely off and directly splice 1-4 and 2-3?

[@chriscraft77022]

yes

[@shannonlane5647]

@@chriscraft77022 Thanks very much

[@bryceperea2642]

This was the exact video I needed! Thanks so much !

[@jameswhitfield7396]

Hello Chris i really appreciate your videos they are all very helpful and educational i do have a question for you hope you can help me with I’ve got CVF alternator that’s a one wire deal but it’s got 4 prongs and one is a little bit further apart then the other 3 I’ve not been able to get anywhere with CVF on the phone but they say they don’t sell any plugs or anything for there alternators crazy to me Thanks buddy

[@BobKnight-p7n]

Great video. Mine is a 1962 Nova that was half way converted to a internal voltage regulated Altenator. The voltage shows 14.4 volts when running but the wiring needs attention. Have a pic of my wiring. Can i post it from comments?

[@markekberg8371]

So. I have original 1966 wiring for a external regulator. Alt on left side of engine. Crate engine alt is on right side of engine. New alt is a one wire. Is this the same process to eliminate the external regulator?

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a 1 wire alternator video

[@markekberg8371]

@chriscraft77022 . Looks like I might have figured it out, but my voltage to the battery while charging is.a.little over 1 volt lower through original wiring vs direct connection to battery.

[@luckylindy1964]

So i hooked it up like you said but its not working... the number 2 spot had a larger red wire on the alt before now its the white wire... just wondering if the alt bigger number 2 wire is supposed to go to the battery same spot as the battery main wire on the back?

[@chriscraft77022]

yes it does

[@luckylindy1964]

@@chriscraft77022 so dont hook up the white wire to anything and hook the red wire to the same spot the large wire on the back goes?

[@chriscraft77022]

no.. watch my gm 3 wire alternator video

[@luckylindy1964]

@@chriscraft77022 i watched them both... have number two back to battery post on back of alt and number one 12 volts with key on... still not getting charge. Im thinking the alt is bad

[@chriscraft77022]

@@luckylindy1964 sounds like it is BAD ... and are you 100% sure that's an internally regulated alternator you are testing?

[@akabiga123]

Chris, I’m going to change my 1972 Monte Carlo over. On my alternator now has R and F the R is white and F is blue. White is on top and blue bottom. My new alternator is same R on top and F on bottom. Do I switch to Blue on top? Thanks for your support in advance. Big A. From Cartersville Ga.

[@chriscraft77022]

you need an internally regulated alternator.. (79 Monte Carlo)

[@jaytrutrucker]

@Chris Craft I'm considering doing this on my 69 Pontiac Grand Prix do you know if this would be the exact same for a Pontiac I have 2 wires on the bat terminal on the alternator I think the second wire is a fuse able link I see you only have one wire going to your bat terminal on your internally regulated alternator ?

[@chriscraft77022]

yes connect those 2 wires to the lug BAT on the new alternator.. it could be an ammeter lead if it has a fused link.. it may be wired different from my chevelle but will not hurt anything.. the main thing is not getting an alternator over 75amp output

[@jaytrutrucker]

@@chriscraft77022 ok thanks appreciate it

[@spaceace78801]

I have a 70 Chevelle that I want to convert. What alternator should I get when I do the conversion? Do I simply do a search for the same style I have but internal regulated?

[@chriscraft77022]

79 Monte Carlo 305ci

[@spaceace78801]

@@chriscraft77022 How many Amps should I get? I see 80 Amp and a 100 Amp. I'm running 2 electric fans and a regular radio.

[@chriscraft77022]

@@spaceace78801 it depends on the amps the cooling fans are pulling.. i have a 100 amp alternator upgrade video.. you are opening a huge can of worms with those cooling fans.. hopefully that video helps..

[@JuanGomez-ih3zn]

can u show a video how to reaplacemant the fuse box on 1970 chevy Monte carlo

[@AlexTorres-ks6kz]

Why do some people jump the #2 to the power on the back of the alternator?

[@BobC.]

What happens those two wires one if them arcrd off the alternator

[@Redneckognize]

Did all this and the volts meter was reading 15-16volts on the battery so I figured it was charging the battery... Everything checked out good lights and everything worked as it should.. I went out this morning and nothing no lights not even a click when I try to turn it over... completely dead all around.. could it be a bad alternator would it drain the battery with engine not running if it was bad? I know I didn’t leave anything on. It’s a brand new battery! Any help would be appreciated I’m stuck. Didn’t have time to mess with it today I’m going to try to jump the battery tomorrow.

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a gm 3 wire alternator hook up video.. there are a few things that could be wrong

[@chriscraft77022]

they sell kits to do this exact same thing... a little box plugs in and jumps the wires... THEY WILL HAVE YOU RUN A DIODE TO #1 WIRE ON ALTERNATOR pointing towards the ALT

[@fumanchu3746]

Alternator plug went bad ...2 wire original....new purchased plug has 3 wires...Do you know where 3rd wire goes...Im assuming it's a ground ...🤔

[@timothyhazelo7665]

I did your easy jumper trick. The alternator charges fine now however I have a constant amp draw. If I un-jump the center two white to red the draw goes away however I have no juice to the ignition. Any ideas?

[@chriscraft77022]

this is not a trick.. you probably have alternator wired backwards.. you did change the alternator?

[@ThatFlipKidxD]

I did the 1 wire alternator and this conversion and it charges but now the car squeaks when the 12v plug is plugged into the back (when its off, it doesnt squeal), and my stereo has some type of whining noise now too.. When I take the red wire off the back of alternator both of these issues are fixed.. but no charging. Any thoughts ? Thanks!

[@TonyDechon]

So is there no ground hooked up on this?

[@roboleto1496]

Great Video! Upgrading my 65’ Chevelle but Alt is on Driver’s side.....Do I need to be concerned with stock wires overheating or even burning causing fire?

[@joelmartinez9171]

Autozone has a plastic voltage regulated that fits right in with rebuilt alternater

[@John-dk9xf]

I have a 1972 Malibu 307 with an internally regulated alternator. The dummy light on the dash came on and will not go off. Voltage when running is 14.3 so it appears to be charging. I put a dummy light under the hood at the alternator and it works like it should. Goes off when running. Light on dash still stays on. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@chriscraft77022]

did you jump the voltage regulator plug?

[@John-dk9xf]

@@chriscraft77022 Yes. The wiring and the jump look good. It was fine and then one day the gen light came on. Thought the alternator crapped until I checked the voltage and tried the under hood idiot light. Also noticed that some of the other dash lights were acting strange. Glowing dim or not coming on with the key at ignition before start. Short of some sort in the dash? Thanks for the reply.

[@christopherresendez3509]

Do you have to buy an new altenator or use the same one

[@caddieman1972]

Incredible man I did the same on my 1964 Cadillac and it works super thanks

[@2lowlxi]

What part number for the best alternator or application do I buy? Thanks!

[@kennydemartini2169]

The beauty of GM alternators is that they're all the same size dimensionally through the 70s and 80s, except for diesels. The easiest way to pick one, is to get one from a truck. 1979 would be a good year. If you have rear defrost or power windows, get a high amp option. If you have no electrical options, a mere 36 amp alternator will be fine.

[@dansclassicsandcustoms]

You'd want a 63 amp or lower from an early 80's squarebody/g body etc.. The optional 80 amp truck alternator is NOT the same dimensions, it requires a different bracket

[@paulnewman7568]

Do you have a video on how to adjust the manual choke on the Chevy 350 ?? Thanks

[@chriscraft77022]

I remove chokes off all carburetors... sorry

[@paulnewman7568]

@@chriscraft77022 Do you just wire them open , ? or what could I do ?? Thanks again

[@jdawgl9989]

I put an alternator with Internal regulator on 72 chevelle but never bypassed the externally mounted one. Will this damage anything?

[@chriscraft77022]

just jump the plug and you will be ok.. i dont know what it does

[@jordanlumbreras8333]

do the wires going to the voltage regultor need to be rewired like u did in the beggining of the video if the number two wire is going to the positive on the alternator?

[@pmotorsports8276]

jordan lumbreras yes for your gen light to work

[@MLFranklin]

Another great video. I'm doing exactly this with my '70 C-10.

[@Oralepues]

So did the conversion work?

[@regularjoe2076]

Hi Chris! Great video, very informative. If it's not too much to ask, would you please enlighten me? I have a 1979 Opel manta b that I can seem to figure out how to wire. The solenoid has only 1 red wire attached to it it starts and runs but it has a very low orangey spark. Should there be another wire that goes somewhere? Thanks man..

[@jay_g_entertainment7262]

Hey man what gauge is the double jumper cables u made ?

[@LubaLuba1]

I was able to replace alternator and battery with new ones but still not charging battery. I disconnect battery and engine turns off, I check with meter and reads 12.5 v with engine on but that's what the battery reads too so nothing higher when engine is on. Can this regulator prevent power or alternator from charging battery?

[@randiduran7511]

Did you ever figure it out? I’m having this exact problem now.

[@sammiejackson8585]

Looking to upgrade my 66 Buick alternator will this work

[@kenmoore3623]

Used these home made jumpers on my 64 impala when I replaced the external to internal regulated Alternator - actually had no choice as had a GEN light ON when it was running _ not anymore and is solid voltage on my cheap A-- ammeter..... Thanks

[@ozkrow1]

Ken Moore I'm doing the switch on my 63 impala. What alternator did you go with?

[@johnbeer5242]

my 64 is better than yours 🏌🏌🏌🏌

[@davidadams2211]

My 64 is better then all yours. It's a wagon!

[@robertevans9894]

Very good video so so simple and to the point...

[@KCKRAPTORRIDA]

How would you do this on a 64 impala where there’s only two wires off the plug that goes into the alternator

[@mr.b3168]

What you mean

[@josephadams7106]

Do you always work on you car by candle light?

[@luckylindy1964]

How will my charging light or gauge work doing this?

[@chriscraft77022]

it will 100% ... just study the wiring and look at what is being connected

[@tonyfremont]

Time to.upgrade my 66 GMC. It still has the original external regulator and the massive 35A original alternator. They work, but 35A just isn't enough to support my mods (electric fan, halogen headlights, stereo, HEI etc). It's been running the fan right off the battery pretty well, but at night with headlights and wipers on, the voltmeter in the cab showing 10V barely. It's not that low at the battery I'm sure, that's just the drop through the harness, but it probably is an overall discharge with that much load on the old alternator. Amazing that it's held up so long.

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a 100 amp alternator video you might want to check out

[@clearedhot6146]

Do you recommend upgrading to bigger gauge wiring when converting to 1 wire alternator?

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a 1 wire alternator video .. it depends on the amps

[@junso142]

Where do i tap the ammeter for an internally regulated alternator?

[@chriscraft77022]

I have an ammeter video

[@junso142]

@@chriscraft77022 fantastic. Thanks so much Chris. Sub'd ur channel.

[@Kemosabe571]

Awesome Video Straight to the point Exactly what I was looking for Thank you Very Much !!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgemartinez9401]

Does the ground have anything to do with the alternator.. or is just for the lights..???

[@chriscraft77022]

Headllights only .. the alternator is grounded to engine block...

[@ride_thestorm]

bought a 72 monte a few nights ago i think it has this issue guy said he couldnt figure it out, did 350 sbc montes come w this same external set up? i pick it up tomorrow & will know now once i take off alternator, and if i fix this not charging issue i can daily drive it

[@craftrealscience8538]

hubert ducksauce yes, your car is the same as this one

[@ride_thestorm]

appreciate the speedy reply man will do & will let ya know guy sold it to me cheap 1900$ because of this problem, has a newer 350 I believe with an aftermarket alternator almost positive this is probably the problem, body 100% restored ready for primer, frame has no rot no mod very clean no cracks or welds, disc brake converted, runs drives shifts great interior 5/10 floorboards no holes trunk no holes all lights work. great deal.

[@craftrealscience8538]

hubert ducksauce i have a bunch of videos on this problem.. check them out

[@lilpapa003]

Will this work on 1967 Cadillac

[@TalenGryphon]

Im trying to get this conversion to work on my '87 Prelude, so I can throw in a 90amp Bosch. There is 6 wires off the regulator plug tho. And only 5 are documented. 2 wires input off the alternator. *2* go to charge indicator. 1 goes back to battery. 6th one goes... god knows where

[@TalenGryphon]

Positive. Honda had their own bizzaro-world way of doing... everything... until the late 80s. And that includes external Voltage Regulators. Because reasons. :-/ If I could add photos to these comments I could show you

[@TKsaucy]

Did you figure it out?

[@bluesuzuki4758]

Okay I got it so as soon as it starts to charge the ALT lightg will go off???

[@chriscraft77022]

yes... that is the charging light feature.... just like in the car you drive to work

[@TZR95035]

Will this work on a 67 cad? i have an oem externally regulated system and want to upgrade to an internal reg higher output alt

[@chriscraft77022]

yes

[@TZR95035]

@@chriscraft77022 thanks going to upgrade this weekend

[@chriscraft77022]

how many amps are you going with? You can only run up to 75amps with the existing charging wires

[@TZR95035]

@@chriscraft77022 100 amp

[@chriscraft77022]

I have a 100 amp upgrade alternator video you should watch.. you can and will fry the charging system with 100 amp

[@juniorllamas2852]

Will this work on a 71 mustang??

[@casualobserver620]

Does anything work on a 71 Mustang?

[@aabalexander]

Will thiswork on a 66 mustang v8? If not, can anyone help? My alternators charging at 15 and 14 on idle. Plus my gauge is flickering. Can't figure out why. Any advice anyone?

[@joestoen8681]

Hey man. I wish I could send a pic of this connection to my alternator for you to see . Basically the blue wire is in the correct spot. However the white wire coming off the connector that should be to the white wire on the harness is connected straight to the power post on the alternator. Is that some kind of short cut, or as I fear the result of so many electrical issues I've had throughout the years. It's a 72 Impala.

[@chriscraft77022]

that’s ok

[@joestoen8681]

@@chriscraft77022 thanks man I made this conversion back in 92. That's how I was told to do it. What is that white wire for? Thx for replying.

[@chriscraft77022]

voltage sensing

[@roboleto1496]

Great video! Need some help...65’ Chevelle- Regulator: F=blue, 2=black white stripe, 3=red & 4=brown and Alternator: blue and black...Q Will the alternator black go to #1? No blue wire on regulator... thanks

[@clearedhot6146]

Where did you get the bypass jumper cable from?

[@mr.b3168]

You make it. By wire and the terminals usually at the fuse aisle at autozone

[@stevenboggs1978]

Is this the same for 60s Mercs?

[@deebee812]

Chris, I did the conversion on a 1968 Camaro 327 but now my generator light goes on, is there something else I have to do?

[@chriscraft77022]

is the alternator new? what alternator did you use?

[@deebee812]

I purchased a Remy rebuilt (20043), it’s a 7127 alternator with a 12 o’clock position, same position as the 7122 alternator

[@chriscraft77022]

@@deebee812 is that internally regulated?

[@deebee812]

Yes it is, same as the one you mention on your video for a 1979 Monte Carlo 305 with the exception that the plug is in 12 o’clock position

[@chriscraft77022]

@@deebee812 you are gonna have to find the wire that powers that dummy light and run it to accessories from the key switch on the fuse box.. unless the alternator is bad?? that light should not be on.. do you have the wires switched? run wire to #2 only and see if the gen light stays on.. something is not right

[@franciscomolina5362]

Will this solve a backfeed problem that I'm having with my 72 impala not turning off with the key??

[@chriscraft77022]

put a diode on #1 wire on alt or run it to acc on fuse box

[@chriscraft77022]

watch my gm 3 wire hook up video (old)

[@franciscomolina5362]

@@chriscraft77022 you're the man thank you sir! What type of diode? Diode value I guess what I'm wondering?

[@franciscomolina5362]

@@chriscraft77022 ok cool thanks again

[@franciscomolina5362]

Car still runs when I disconnect acc and key off....is that right?

[@bigjplay3127]

Mine has the 1 power wire and the 2 for the plug. Looks like you have and extra red wire.

[@edwardpapp]

Would I still need a ballast resistor?

[@chriscraft77022]

no

[@wesharris6982]

I made my alternative 1&2 blue and white wire plug with female spade connector soldered and heat shrink

[@SlickD217]

Awesome man thank you. I picked up a 72 Pontiac Ventura for my sons first car and it was having a charging issue. Previous owner put a new alternator on it but left the original regulator so it was only charging around 12 volts or just under. She’s charging fine now but I still have the generator dummy light on. Any reasons you can think of as to why? Not a big deal he can drive it as is.

[@jeffjasmin4668]

Hey Chris quick question by removing the regulator. Will that affect your aftermarket instrument. Would the reason be because the battery is bad

[@chriscraft77022]

the point is to retro fit with a modern style alternator... nothing was bad.. it is a modern upgrade

[@jeffjasmin4668]

Chris Craft I understand do you recommend running new wires for instruments or try to use the same wires. I got dolphins instruments

[@panchoperez8133]

Hi can't I do that on my 1969 suburban C-10 let me know please