1974 Jeep CJ5 Repair Question
Mileage: 516,021 miles.
Regulator wire
Asked by Dhunter830Answer
IS THIS THE PUPPY?
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Voltage-Regulator-BWD_5430518-P_204_R%7CGRP60003_____
IS THIS YOUR ALTERNATOR?
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Alternator---37-Amps-Worldwide_5210364-P_11_R%7CGRPALTSAMS_____
IF NOT, SEND A PIC OF WHAT YOU HAVE---POINT AT YOUR PROBLEM CHILD WIRE WITH A COLORED PEN OR SOMETHING WE CAN SEE WELL
SEND ENGINE SIZE TOO
HAS YOUR WIRING BEEN BUTCHERED OR MODIFIED OVER THE YEARS?
THE MEDIC
Connect that wire to the negative positive post and check the alternator voltage at the battery terminal of the alternator-you should have 13.5-15.5 volts-Let me know
YOU MUSTA POSTED THAT PIC WHILE I ANSWERED LAST TIME
EITHER THAT IS A "JUNK WIRE" THAT WENT TO AN ACCESSORY, IT APPEARS TO BE WRAPPED AROUND THE BOLT--OR SOMEONE ATTEMPTED TO GROUND THE FENDER OR REGULATOR....MAYBE TO ANOTHER GROUNDED ITEM (BATTERY OR FRAME)
IS YOUR JEEP RUNNING?
CHARGING?
ARE YOU VOLTMETER COMPETENT?
WHAT'S YOUR OVERALL MISSION WITH THIS JEEP?
I MAY CAN AID YOU WITH OTHER STUFF, OR PUT YOU ONTO RELIABLE INFO YOU CAN USE!
THE MEDIC
Correction: negative battery terminal-JF seems to me you're on the right track of your suspicion
no the jeep does not run yet, i want to get all the wires hooked up before i try and start it. it has the 232 straight 6 in it. i just need to know if is important that it's hooked up, or if i should just take it off.