09-23-2017, 03:45 AM | #1 |
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SI to CS Conversion
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I have spent days looking and reading posts here and other places on alternator conversions. Here is the short version. I need help. 1972 c-10 350 sb. A couple of years ago I did the conversion to an 85 or so amp SI alternator. I used a commercially available "kit" basically a jumper for the old voltage regulator and a new alt. plug. everything has been fine since then. I have since done an engine upgrade and added a EFI and dual electric fans. The current Alt. could not keep up. I got a CS144 250 amp Alt. to replace it. It is only putting out 13 volts. I was thinking it should be around 14.2ish I have run all new 6ga wire directly to the batt. and have a direct ground to the case. I have used the diagrams that I have found on the forums to make sure the wiring is correct, but something still seems amiss. I have placed the jumpers on the old regulator plug BlK to WHT Red to Blue The Blue wire then connects to the L terminal on the alt via the resistor The White wire connects to the S terminal on the alt. Im sure Im missing something simple. My truck does not have an"indicator lamp" it have a voltage gauge. So I was thinking that I DO need the resistor> please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks I tried adding pictures, but I haven't figured that out yet either |
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