HOW TO: Ford Voltage regulator Test & FIX

HOW TO: Ford Voltage regulator Test  & FIX

in todays video we cover how to diagnose a first gen ford alternator and test the alternator or voltage regulator.

Tools used in the video

Volt meter: https://amzn.to/2DBYTSa

Test light: https://amzn.to/2WmbIaE

Camera I use: https://amzn.to/2R9mOwq

Tripod i use: https://amzn.to/2CWe21L

#390fe #bigblock #mechanic

IF This video helped you out and saved you some money. if you wish to donate to help support the channel. So i can keep
creating videos. feel free to donate to my streamlab link: 🙂 🙂 https://streamlabs.com/dawg316/tip

85,847
Like
Save


Comments

Wrench life 604 says:

IF This video helped you out and saved you some money. if you wish to donate to help support the channel. So i can keep
creating videos. feel free to donate to my streamlab link: 🙂 🙂 https://streamlabs.com/dawg316/tip

SETNBronco says:

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

SETNBronco says:

the S terminal on the regulator should be a Grn/Red wire from the ignition switch which should be 12v in the "Run" position

Alex Avila says:

Been looking for this video for months!! I seen it a few years back and remembered you had awesome information. Thanks again man

Boosted_B5a4_ says:

Thanks for the info just helped me diagnose a bad v.r

Patrick Conn says:

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

Meloniee Carrickk says:

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.

Hammer Head Garage says:

Cool car and video Bro.

jstrano1978 says:

I think this was the best video I’ve seen explaining this charging system. Love the car too!! Thanks

Scott C says:

Best explanation on the internet. Thanks. Nice ride too!

bigrod0069 says:

thanks man. that car is really awesome, what is it?

92xl says:

Excellent video, straight forward and well done. Keep it up!

Mike Barton says:

Nice job, nice car.

nickcage633 says:

what if it jumps back and forth between 13volts to 4 volts. both at the regulator and the generator

Tyson Norris says:

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…

Captain John H says:

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!

MrWolfman619 says:

Thanks, this helped me diagnose my old merc.

Jesse Espino says:

my 1977 ford is overcharging the battery any suggestion?

Zayd Yancovich says:

Did not understand anything

Comments are disabled for this post.