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stellar · 12-04-2011, 10:03 AM

It is for a condenser. It is not critical, so don't worry about it for now.

stellar · 12-04-2011, 12:56 PM

let us know how it goes, we would like to see you have some fun before you have to leave and Pappy takes the truck back. Get it done right and Pappy can have some fun too till you get back.

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 01:15 PM

Thanks guys . the help is much appreciated
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bmfm64 · 12-04-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NewAge1970

Thanks guys . the help is much appreciated
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So did the regulator fix the issue?

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 02:25 PM

No, oddly enough it didn't fix it. The blue wire on the plug in to the alt is still hot.
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stellar · 12-04-2011, 03:23 PM

Pull the plug out of the reg and see how many wire are hot

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 03:34 PM

.okay
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fixit-p · 12-04-2011, 06:12 PM

Make sure the red and brown wires aren't swapped on the regulator plug.

**VetteVet** · 12-04-2011, 07:09 PM

Internal alternator conversion.

stellar · 12-04-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VetteVet

Internal alternator conversion.

It is sounding like it.

domeier · 12-04-2011, 08:32 PM

In order for blue to be hot... doesn't brown have to be hot first? Am I looking at this wrong?

72 K20 · 12-04-2011, 09:39 PM

Why not just switch to a one wire alternator ? 10 gauge wire to battery positive from large terminal on alternator and you're done . Eliminates all of the old wiring and becomes a stand alone charging system. I've run these on many vehicles with great results. Most are 60 amp or more. A lot of the older vehicles didn't have that big of alternator from the factory. Lights are brighter, fan blows better,etc.

stellar · 12-04-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by domeier

In order for blue to be hot... doesn't brown have to be hot first? Am I looking at this wrong?

yes. you are looking at it correctly. As VV suggested someone may have made changes to support an internal setup.

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 09:58 PM

If i convert it, will it solve this problem?
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stellar · 12-04-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 K20

Why not just switch to a one wire alternator ? 10 gauge wire to battery positive from large terminal on alternator and you're done . Eliminates all of the old wiring and becomes a stand alone charging system. I've run these on many vehicles with great results. Most are 60 amp or more. A lot of the older vehicles didn't have that big of alternator from the factory. Lights are brighter, fan blows better,etc.

This might be the way to go for the young man so he can enjoy the ride for the time he has it.

If he wants it I can build one for him for $40.00 + shipping 60 amps. Let me know. I would rather he found the problem, but it is another option.

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 10:05 PM

Well I'm ok with converting it, but I'll need help. I can get an alternator that's no problem, I just have no idea what to do. I'm tired of the stupid thing having this problem. I've got a flex plate on the way for it and I'd like to have this problem solved before I put it in so I can go back to daily driving. I just want to make sure this will solve the problem FOR SURE.
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stellar · 12-04-2011, 10:13 PM

Call me tomorrow with a volt meter at the ready and we will figure it out in 10 min. And that is because I like to talk a lot. 5 min if we just do it. I would hold off on the 1 wire till we go over the wires.

NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 10:15 PM

That's a problem, during the week I'm busy until 6 p m here every day because of work and school
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NewAge1970 · 12-04-2011, 10:19 PM

There's so many things going on with the electronics in this truck it's ridiculous, my grandfather didn't know much about it, and I'm suspecting neither did my great uncle (whom my grandfather acquired the truck from)
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rener57 · 03-25-2012, 10:32 PM

sorry to take this off topic. (1970 c20) My alternator is not grounded, the back of that alternator has the red single connection, and the blue and white together but no ground. Just got the truck and replaced the battery as tests showed if wasnt good. However my new battery just died after two days of driving.

12-04-2011, 10:03 AM	#51
stellar Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 126	Re: Battery draw issue It is for a condenser. It is not critical, so don't worry about it for now.

12-04-2011, 12:56 PM	#52
stellar Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 126	Re: Battery draw issue let us know how it goes, we would like to see you have some fun before you have to leave and Pappy takes the truck back. Get it done right and Pappy can have some fun too till you get back.

12-04-2011, 01:15 PM	#53
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue Thanks guys . the help is much appreciated Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 02:25 PM	#55
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue No, oddly enough it didn't fix it. The blue wire on the plug in to the alt is still hot. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 03:23 PM	#56
stellar Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 126	Re: Battery draw issue Pull the plug out of the reg and see how many wire are hot

12-04-2011, 03:34 PM	#57
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue .okay Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#59
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,716	Re: Battery draw issue Internal alternator conversion. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

12-04-2011, 08:32 PM	#61
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Battery draw issue In order for blue to be hot... doesn't brown have to be hot first? Am I looking at this wrong? Attached Images

12-04-2011, 09:39 PM	#62
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: Battery draw issue Why not just switch to a one wire alternator ? 10 gauge wire to battery positive from large terminal on alternator and you're done . Eliminates all of the old wiring and becomes a stand alone charging system. I've run these on many vehicles with great results. Most are 60 amp or more. A lot of the older vehicles didn't have that big of alternator from the factory. Lights are brighter, fan blows better,etc.

12-04-2011, 09:58 PM	#64
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue If i convert it, will it solve this problem? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 10:05 PM	#66
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue Well I'm ok with converting it, but I'll need help. I can get an alternator that's no problem, I just have no idea what to do. I'm tired of the stupid thing having this problem. I've got a flex plate on the way for it and I'd like to have this problem solved before I put it in so I can go back to daily driving. I just want to make sure this will solve the problem FOR SURE. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 10:13 PM	#67
stellar Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 126	Re: Battery draw issue Call me tomorrow with a volt meter at the ready and we will figure it out in 10 min. And that is because I like to talk a lot. 5 min if we just do it. I would hold off on the 1 wire till we go over the wires.

12-04-2011, 10:15 PM	#68
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue That's a problem, during the week I'm busy until 6 p m here every day because of work and school Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

12-04-2011, 10:19 PM	#69
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Battery draw issue There's so many things going on with the electronics in this truck it's ridiculous, my grandfather didn't know much about it, and I'm suspecting neither did my great uncle (whom my grandfather acquired the truck from) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

03-25-2012, 10:32 PM	#70
rener57 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 7	Re: Battery draw issue sorry to take this off topic. (1970 c20) My alternator is not grounded, the back of that alternator has the red single connection, and the blue and white together but no ground. Just got the truck and replaced the battery as tests showed if wasnt good. However my new battery just died after two days of driving.



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