Electrical gurus, wht am I missing?!?!?

[Jonboy]

I have been sitting here today reading about these alternators (and auto electrics in general) until I am almost crosseyed. I think it might be wired up wrong at the regulator. That sounds about right. I think I am going to replace the cables out of self defense, but I need to rewire the plug on the alternator.

[78-5.3]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I have been sitting here today reading about these alternators (and auto electrics in general) until I am almost crosseyed. I think it might be wired up wrong at the regulator. That sounds about right. I think I am going to replace the cables out of self defense, but I need to rewire the plug on the alternator.

i had a 88 crew cab with the same problem i took it to a friend and he ran a wire from somewhere to the altanator he said something about energizing ?? i think it from from the fuse box !! it was spose to be a quick fix but i never got the problem repaired ;it was a long time ago! i do remember i had to rev it when i started it it would go from 9v to 13.5 when i rev it ! strange!