Alternator wiring

[MikeJones16]

Which ones of these wires is supposed to hook up to the battery? And it hooks up to the negative side correct?

[68panelman]

They both go on the alternator. plug and threaded terminal.

[MikeJones16]

I know they both go on the alternator but which one goes to the battery? Like the other end. my battery isn't being charged, alternator checked out fine. Realized, I have my one red power cable going to the starter, and only one ground going to the frame.

[68panelman]

The red one going back to the starter puts the charge back to your battery through your positive lead going to the starter.

[MikeJones16]

So I should tie it into the power cable down at the starter? Or put a terminal on the end of it and just have it touching at the starter?

[68panelman]

That depends if your harness is messed with. Alternater wires go to the voltage reg, then feed to your starter and distributor.

[MikeJones16]

Where can I find this regulator? Its not like under the dash or anything is it?

[68panelman]

Should be on your rad support, driver side

[MikeJones16]

ahhhh....

It's most likely not there anymore. frame off restoration.

Is it a bad idea to just wire it without the regulator? or, can i pick up a regulator locally?

[68panelman]

depends on which alternater you have. those wires are for an external voltage regulater. you can get a later one wire alt with internal reg that only joins your poss cable at the batt or starter.

[MikeJones16]

Do you know if theres any modification I need to make? Should all just bolt up and work? I don't care if the gauges work or not.

[68panelman]

The alternaters are have the same mounts. If you go with the internal reg type alt, I would trace back your existing wires and remove to keep down the clutter and single wire the new one to battery or starter.

[MikeJones16]

As long as i can get driving again. I can slowely work on it.

Thank you soo much for the help.

[68panelman]

Glad to help. Good luck with your truck.