Alternator not charging battery - '72 98 with 455
#42
The only stupid question is the question which never gets asked. Never be afraid to ask a question - never.
From the factory, your car had three wires on the starter, a battery cable to the large post on the solenoid, a purple wire to the "S" (for START) terminal, and a yellow wire to the "R" (for RESISTOR BYPASS) terminal.
Purple>S
Yellow>R
GREAT BIG WIRE>GREAT BIG POST
If the starter is working correctly, chances are you got it correct. Never hurts to double-check your work once you have confirmation.
From the factory, your car had three wires on the starter, a battery cable to the large post on the solenoid, a purple wire to the "S" (for START) terminal, and a yellow wire to the "R" (for RESISTOR BYPASS) terminal.
Purple>S
Yellow>R
GREAT BIG WIRE>GREAT BIG POST
If the starter is working correctly, chances are you got it correct. Never hurts to double-check your work once you have confirmation.
#45
I would say so, but no 100% sure I know what normal operation is. Before, it would glow at idle - when revved it would go off. Now, it's just off all the time while running. I assume it may light up on start up and then go off?
#47
I shall check and report back :-). I love this car. Stll a ways to go before she's on the road, but very excited. Thank you!
#49
NOTE: It is important for you to arrest that corrosion on the condenser attached to the VR. Once it begins it rapidly progresses & yours is a complete hindrance. It will impede electron flow in your circuitry throughout the firewall & most likely your new VR. Replace it ASAP. For now, just remove it - it "IS" a hindrance to electron flow for nearly everything which attaches to the firewall and any wires along its path. You aren't using it right now most likely anyways - so remove it until you replace it.
#50
NOTE: It is important for you to arrest that corrosion on the condenser attached to the VR. Once it begins it rapidly progresses & yours is a complete hindrance. It will impede electron flow in your circuitry throughout the firewall & most likely your new VR. Replace it ASAP. For now, just remove it - it "IS" a hindrance to electron flow for nearly everything which attaches to the firewall and any wires along its path. You aren't using it right now most likely anyways - so remove it until you replace it.
#51
I couldn’t get one at Autozone that had the same connector. Looking in ebay - assuming that if I get one that is the same “5MF” rating that I should be good?
#52
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#55
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Has the pigtail and correct connector. Free shipping.
Has the pigtail and correct connector. Free shipping.
#56
On eBay>>>64-74 Gm Oem Radio Noise Voltage Delco Remy Regulator Capacitor With Clips .5Mf
#57
It is only a high frequency bypass to ground for radio noise suppression - ONLY. It is NOT a functional part of the charging system. The condenser (capacitor) on a GM Delco voltage regulator is ONLY for RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) suppression...it is not in the "Field" circuit where the alternator field (rotor) contacts are located. There exists a capacitor inside the distributor and most likely attached to the IGN coil, as well. Both serve two entirely different functions. Albeit, as I said...you're most likely not using the radio much right now; so, remove it until you can replace it. The reason you should replace it is because I can see both the bracket and the (radio) condenser are full of corrosion. This corrosion will only get worse and it CAN impede electron flow which is vital to your electrical (continuity) system. Pay attention to your wiring diagram.
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