64-72 charging system wire up using GM 3 wire internally regulated alternator

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE HOOKING THE ALTERNATOR UP I JUST UPLOADED A VIDEO EXPLAINING HOW TO DO IT, SORRY I GOT A LITTLE AHEAD OF MYSELF IN THIS VIDEO

IF CAR WONT SHUT OFF TRY PUTTING THE #1 WIRE ON ALTERNATOR TO THE ACCESSORIES ON THE KEY SWITCH...

or run #1 wire with a radio shack rectifier diode $3 at radio shack pointing towards the alt

THIS IS HOW THE ALT IS HOOKED UP TO A GM VEHICLE... ALL IM DOING IS SHOWING YOU HOW TO WIRE UP THE ALT.. YOU WILL HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS DIFFERENT ON YOUR SET UP, BUT THIS SHOULD GIVE YOU AN IDEA ON HOW THE ALTERNATOR IS WIRED......because im assuming not everyone is putting these on ONLY GM cars now

A POINTS IGNITION OR ANY TYPE OF IGNITION COIL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ALTERNATOR HOOKUP

YOU DO HAVE A WIRE RAN OFF OF THE STARTER SOLENOID ON "I" or "R" position to the positive side of the COIL ON GM POINTS TYPE IGNITIONS THAT ARE ALL 6V...(ford may wire them opposite) .(they will use a resisted wire or WHITE ballast resistor on 12 volt systems...) but this has nothing to do with the alternator.. that is giving 12v to the coil when starting the engine.

YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE THE DUMMY LIGHT WITH A DIODE POINTING TOWARDS THE BATTERY

just an idea on how to hook a GM 3 wire internally regulated alternator up

alternator is a 79 mote carlo 305 from oreilly auto parts

[edwardpapp]

Nice video but how do I also wire the coil and resistor?

[richardcranium]

Dude, I'll dance at your wedding, make no mistake about it, you are the man. I've got an 86' GMC, and the wiring on it is a mess. I've been pulling my hair out trying to get it straight. If only I had found your video yesterday morning. No lie dude, this is the best, most concise, idiot proof, no fuss no muss, instructional video I have ever seen.
Much respect to you my Friend

[jackflash]

You make an EXCELLENT teacher! Few folks would take the time to lay out an open air high visibility functonal model for others to view so they can actually "Follow The Wires"(paths) so they can fully comprehend what you are teaching them to do. Great instructional video Chris!!!

[michaelnelson]

For those wondering what the R terminal is on the starter solenoid ? On the older contact points ignition systems. 12v was too much voltage with the engine running. It would prematurely burn up the points. So they ran a resister to the points in the distributor.and drop the voltage to 9 or 10 volts. The R on the starter, also ran to the distributor, but only sent power during cranking. Giving you 12 v. To the points during cranking, as an aid to help start the engine. 12v.= hotter spark.once the engine has started, you let the key off the crank position, and the 9 volt resister wire was now running the distributor.

[truebetold]

Chris..it is people like you who truly change people's lives just by your teaching.. thank you and my Yahwah bless you in Yashauwahs Holy name. Amen.

[billarroo]

WOW GREAT explanation, I love it when someone understands that we're not experts, and shows us in basic understandable language 😃😃😃 Thanks

[filmart]

This was EXACTLY what I wanted to watch!!! I bought a 63 c10 and it didn’t have an ignition switch. The wires under the dash were all jacked up and spliced with different colors. Needles to say I did trust the wire colors. Thank you very much.

[GOrdonGREENleaf]

This is the best and easiest to understand video I found to explain this. No nonsense and too the point. You're a great teacher. This helped me with my 50 CHEVY TRUCK 12V conversion. I especially appreciate the safety factors you stress, wire guages, etc. I will however add a 50 amp in line fuse to the hot wire that feeds the whole system to prevent any spikes.

[buckdude]

Chris, thank you very much for making these videos. I am 54 years old and grew up turning a wrench or two with my day - first car was a 1970 Grand Prix (my dad had a '69 GP). Currently I have a 1969 Grand Prix (428)- which I screwed up the charging system (don't ask how) - anyway, my father passed away several years ago, and without his guidance, I have used your videos to help me through several fixes - THANK YOU! Completely awesome! Much respect.

[thorcole]

Big thanks for this I have a 73 pickup with a birds nest of wires that wont run because the last owner wired it all wrong so I plan to strip it down and re wire it but I dont know much about electrical stuff on cars so I wanted to be sure on the basics and you did this in a very simple but informative way that I understand! Again thank you!

[billgarris]

It's true what they say! Use it or lose it. Being a retired heavy equipment mechanic in my late 60s, I worked on all types of cars as a kid and did all this type of wiring work back then. Now I have to refresh the brain seels and you are a great help with that for sure. Keep up the good work.

[andylubbe]

Hi Chris, this is one of the most informative videos I have seen. Very helpful thanks. Due to a faulty ignition switch I burned out the starter. On this old tractor I had to replace everything and this helped me tremendously. Great stuff !!!

[applepear]

Best vid for me to understand how it all works. Will be completing my '89 Massey Ferg tractor. Can't wait to get started. Thanks so much pal. 😊 In the late '50's chevy Dad's car had a generator and voltage regulator. He'd turn on the headlights on long highway trips so that the regulator wouldn't overcharge the battery. Gas was 39 to 50 cents a gallon then.

[adrianatoscano]

I love though you drew it, because unfortunately not every body learns the same way and as an old woman it takes me more time to get it. I home more people in YouTube can adopt this system and help more people like me learn easy and fast. Thank you very much.

[BrianMcCleery]

This video is gold. I have added this as a favorite which I don't often do. Great work, Chris Craft!

[benmillard]

Big thanks here as well, helped my 12 volt conversion go much smoother since I couldn't get a single wire alternator. It was very informative and you kept it simple as it should be. Thanks again

[gunnarthompson]

thanks for all the vids Chris - i'm building a street strip "71 Cutlass - you've helped me many times. I like the way you present your material- you talk about the same speed that I have a knack of simplifying things and I really appreciate that you get to the point and skip all the stupid jabber that so many other You Tubers put in their videos.

[gza]

You are very generous to share your knowledge. This will definitely be a reference when I start wiring my 85 monte SS back up. (previous owner cut out most wiring for some reason.) Also have an 87 SS with a drain. Will double check the wiring on that one. Thanks again.

[charlesmares]

Thank you for your video, it helped me to understand and to rewire my 1973 Case 580 CK tractor. The alternator that was on the machine had two wires not three, but I went out and purchased a GM Three wire alternator. The prestolite alternator wasn't working so it had to go. Your video was very informative and easy to understand. Now the dummy light works. Thank you again Charles Mares

[johnnyblanco]

Hey man Thank you for making this video and your 2nd video pertaining to this. I got an old 69 c10 wired ALL WRONG! they used painless wiring kits and trust me it was nothing less than PAINFUL!! This video alone allowed me to come back to thinking simply. as I am a mechanic and this puzzled me for weeks. it took a "2nd eye" for me to get collected again. Good emphasis where needed on particular gauge wiring. Thankyou