3 - wire 10SI alternator wiring

I’ll be swapping the wiring harness in my 1963 Corvair van. In preparation, I wanted to walk thru the wiring of the new internally regulated alternator. I’ve had good luck with this wiring schematic on other vehicles and don’t anticipate any issues. I’m an amateur at building vehicles, please consult a certified mechanic for answers to technical questions. #10SI #Corvair

[jameslangford]

Thank you Mike ! I have a 66 Mustang and you just clarified for me what I need to do with an idiot light. I have an external regulator but the excite wire is my main concern and thanks to you, I understand what needs to be done and why.

[iggybest]

The best video on the subject explains everything in detail. Thank you!

[mikeb]

Great video Mike. Your knowledge of electrical components is amazing. 😁

[tomference]

Thank you for the video. I will add that if you do not want to use a diode, you can get a good resolve by using an LED instead of an ordinary 194 bulb.
This way you get your light, and assurance of no backfeed.

[thepowerflow]

This is perfect i have a old boat that has problems with the old ignition warning coupled to a broken voltage regulator that i want to replace with a modern alternator. This gave me all the information i needed!

[geoffreyjones]

I add a hidden ignition switch to deter thieves, usually a foot switch under the dash : )

[dlouque]

Great explanation, simple example. Great video thanks.

[michaelcrosby]

Nice. I always and still do have a air cooled vehicle in the garage. 47 years i have owned a 65 vw beetle got from org owner. Stacks of repair bills since new. L 519 paint code 3 year only 64, 65, 66, Bahama blue. Factory sunroof. # matching car. I think i paid way to much back then. I paid $2200.00 😊

[alkennedy]

I, use Chevy GM alternators on all of my trucks and tractors equipment, and I only use the nut post on the back, straight to the positive side of the battery, I have had on problems with my way, for 30 years, , it as simple one wire charging system, on the planet. Ok thanks BigAl California.

[ricardogiampieri]

Buena y sencilla explicación!! Saludos desde Arg-

[scottmagyar]

Sir great video, Do you have a part number of Alternator, And guy with corvair parts for sale information, Thks

[mikelauer]

Hey Mike, I know your in the middle of the old smoky videos but I was wondering when you have time could you do a video on how to adjust the cam chain tensioner on a ct70? None I can find out there? Thanks

[phoenixset]

You actualy confused me when you called the white wire the excite wire cz i think the excite wire is the red wire that excites the rotor coil to allow it to be in magnetic state.

[TheSinny]

So if the little light doesn't come on when ignition is turned will that mean car wont start? Or just wont charge?

[russellnorton]

the number one wire goes to excite it, you did it backwards by putting number 2 there

[luisaranda]

Mike, is it clockwise or counterclockwise?

[robertdelinsky]

Just wondering do u sell some of the older parts for the ct70?

[sasquachbigfoot]

If this doesn't work I'm going to sue you.

[budledbetter]

No mr.mike that red wire in pig tail will go to battery DONT hook to the battery terminal on alternator ! WHY because that wire coming from battery to alternator is one way power you tell me how will power get back to battery to charge it if it's only going back into alternator !!! BEEN THERE IT WONT CHARGE BATTERY YOUR WAY SIR!

[Charles-Two]

Thank you. This was very helpful! Uh, I mean entertaining!