in todays video we cover how to diagnose a first gen ford alternator and test the alternator or voltage regulator.
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the S terminal n the ALT goes to the electric choke if your car has one, I know Ford didnt offer electric chokes on Broncos until 73
the S terminal on the regulator should be a Grn/Red wire from the ignition switch which should be 12v in the "Run" position
Been looking for this video for months!! I seen it a few years back and remembered you had awesome information. Thanks again man
Thanks for the info just helped me diagnose a bad v.r
Great vid. Have 82 350 7.5l, had a bad over charging. Replaced reg several times. Alternator once. Turned out to be ground issue. Reg was grounded by screw to vehicle body and was intermittent and over charged. Ran ground to batt NEG. Issue solved. Correct fix is to install ground straps from body to frame, frame to block. One wire was easy fix and still works great. Peace
Like your full detail really helps. Wondering about check the solenoid on side fender well. How to check? I thought the solenoid was part of the starter.
. I SO MUCH need help. My car vandalize and need my truck for transportation. I'm 6q years old and love my hotrod. . . 73 Ford f250 highboy3 and 79 TransAm.
Cool car and video Bro.
I think this was the best video I’ve seen explaining this charging system. Love the car too!! Thanks
Best explanation on the internet. Thanks. Nice ride too!
thanks man. that car is really awesome, what is it?
Excellent video, straight forward and well done. Keep it up!
Nice job, nice car.
what if it jumps back and forth between 13volts to 4 volts. both at the regulator and the generator
This is awesome – especially the tidbit at the end – I’m getting 16v when revving and I found it due to car stereo turning off. I’m going to try a new regulator…
Thanks for the lesson; it helped a bunch! Also thank you for making video that jumps right into the work without a ton of flashy, trashy fluff to make it run over 10 minutes.
Now, about that bucket. Son, in my day we didn't have buckets! We just sat on the floor, and if it was rusted through, too bad!
Thanks, this helped me diagnose my old merc.
my 1977 ford is overcharging the battery any suggestion?
Did not understand anything