Eliminating the external regulator...

[billydonn]

Originally Posted by AllenKarber

I'm wanting to finally get rid of my external regulated alternator,and I just have a few questions.

This harness from M&H is just a plug and play deal right? I don't necessarliy want to go to a one wire,so this should work correct?

http://www.wiringharness.com/images/parts/27555.jpg

The alternator I need is an SI series right? If you've done this swap,where did buy your alternator and what amp output did you go with???

Yes, you want a 10 SI. I bought my 10SI (system integrated= with internal regulator) at local NAPA. Most of the stock ones are 63 amp, which is plenty good enough if you're not running a lot of accessories. PM me if you want one I am not using anymore. (The madelectrical link in the post above is not the one about one-wires... do check it out.)

[AllenKarber]

Originally Posted by billydonn

Yes, you want a 10 SI. I bought my 10SI (system integrated= with internal regulator) at local NAPA. Most of the stock ones are 63 amp, which is plenty good enough if you're not running a lot of accessories. PM me if you want one I am not using anymore. (The madelectrical link in the post above is not the one about one-wires... do check it out.)

Thanks for the offer Billy Don!

I found out what my problem was. The wire from the horn relay to the battery was VERY loose. My truck wouldn't start after after starting a few minutes previously. I was determined I was going to find out what the problem was,and that was it. I've only driven my truck 4 times since I put it back on the road in early June,and I've fought electrical problems. My lights were dim,the radio would crap out,and sometimes the truck wouldn't start,and the tach was jumpy.
In addition,the truck didn't run nearly as good as it should. It sure didn't feel like it had enough power,but now it's running better. I still haven't turned the 388 loose yet though.

I'm still going to do this conversion someday,but things seemed to be good now. My tach quits when you turn the headlights on though so I gotta figure that out. Oh,and my speedometer was acting up last night also!

Oh the joy of owning an old truck!!