Ford alternater charging system

[Michael C Henry]

I have the older small Ford 75 amp alt with an external four wire regulater.I need a diagram and some advice .I'm starting it after two years and a bunch of changes. I'm having my share of problems.and am having problems thinking ,I have a buzz from too much Iced tea( straight tea gives me buzz) and exhaust and excitement.Need a diagram please and any advice.I expected it to work.

[Bruce Edwards]

Mike,

Do you have a old repair manual from the early 70's or late 60's? They show the system. If mot I would be happy to make a copy and send it to you by email

[Rick Parker]

Do a search "wiring diagram" there are some diagrams posted that will be usable to you. An alternator with an external regulator is represented.

Rick

[Michael C Henry]

I started checking at the plug at the regulater.I figured that I should have one wire switched by the ignition switch.remembered I had installed a diode on the "I" terminal wire, nothing at tha plug , current on the other side of the diode .Had seats out so I could fit under dash and follow the wires and all.Removed the diode and tested, it still worked must have been in backwards turned around and reconnected TA-DA!

[trularin]

If you are interested, I have a print of a 60s Tbird with a four wire alternator in my photo gallery.

This may be able to help you with your charging wiring.

[sllib]

ERA has wiring diagrams on their site.
Bill Stradtner

[Michael C Henry]

When I started the car on Monday evening the Voltage meter went over to 16V for just a bit then trimmed down to the 13- 14 V area.Now on Wednesday the yellow top Optima battery has gone to below 10V.The charger seems to be warmer than usual.Did I kill it? I thought that they were indestructable?