GM external to internally-regulated alternator. How I did it.

Come along as I walk through how I converted Lula, a 1952 Chevy Styleline, from a 12 volt externally-regulated alternator to an internally-regulated one.
#wtr #whattherust

[@robertvance1873]

Richard I am surprised she didn't burn up with all that Hackery from the previous owner, good job 👍

[@morewhattherust]

Right! It is even worse than I show. That 10 gauge red wire coming out of the regulator harness is live all the time and had a bare end on it!

[@robertvance1873]

@@morewhattherust WOW That's Crazy 🤣

[@davida.p.9911]

That must be the snow we got too. About 7 inches for us. Thanks for the tips and advice, Richard! 😎

[@morewhattherust]

Right, David, we got about the same. Crazy weather this year.

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Good job Richard as always you pass along a lot of helpful tips thanks

[@morewhattherust]

You're welcome Dale.

[@stevelangston2359]

Very clear! You’re such a good teacher. Thanks

[@morewhattherust]

Glad you liked it Steve. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesthev5607]

All right glad to see a new video

[@morewhattherust]

Thanks James!

[@bobbofly]

I've actually seen SI alts with the same shaped connector as the non Si units, only facing upward like you'd expect, instead of out the backside. 3 terminals on an SI, stamped "BAT" "1" AND "2."
BAT is the big one with a nut on the back. Goes to battery hot, preferably away from the battery terminal, due to corrosion issues. at a minimum, coat connections with vaseline AFTER tightening. "1" goes to the "idiot " light in the dash (optional, just keeps you informed). "2" goes *ideally* to ignition hot, but yeah, you can just connect it to the BAT terminal. Thing is, the alt will be energized constantly, even with the key in the off position. If you let your car sit for several days, it *can* flatten a bad or marginal battery. Ignition hot is preferable, but "you do you."

[@morewhattherust]

The exciter wire is keyed the way I have it set up.

[@danobrien3109]

Your meter looks to be the same vintage as the car Richard lol. Seriously though, thanks for sharing this information. It is quite helpful.👍🇨🇦

[@morewhattherust]

Thanks Dan! I like the old meters quite a bit. I probably have 4 of them.

[@katj6488]

Cool video Richard! I did not think of the light bulb I thought you could just run it to the ignition side of the switch.Thanks

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Richard :) also all information give on video is correct and done lots Alternator and Starter wired up before also some be challenging to do!

[@DependableAutoTruck]

good job

[@morewhattherust]

Thanks Howard!

[@markdanderson8263]

Very helpful and simply explained. Thx. OzarkMark

[@morewhattherust]

Glad you liked it.

[@tannerlawson1721]

That was really helpful thank u thank u

[@morewhattherust]

You're welcome Tanner.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job Nice car good show 👍👍👏👏👏😍

[@morewhattherust]

Thank you, Francois.

[@wyattoneable]

Thank you! I have a 68 Cadillac with an alternator I could not identify as "internal" or "external" regulator. The wiring didn't help either as it is not at all correct.

[@morewhattherust]

Glad you found the video useful.

[@arquimedesgonzalez-ly1cl]

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