Need Help Quick... Wiring Alternator - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nathank · 03-22-2005, 11:44 PM

I have had a drain on my battery... used the test light trick to trace it to the alternator... kind of an oxy moron that the alternator is DRAINING the battery, but I digress.

The model number of the alt is 7122. There is a post where pos wires run off the alt and back to the battery, then there was a jumper running to a spade connector. When I unplugged the spade connector it quit drawing off the battery. My guess is that the spade connector needs switched power but I thought I better double check.

Please help me guys, thanks!!

**VetteVet** · 03-23-2005, 01:19 AM

Try this link and see if it helps

http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...evymain1.shtml

VetteVet

ZOOMY · 03-24-2005, 04:04 AM

Excellent article..........

03-22-2005, 11:44 PM	#1
nathank resident geek Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dusty West Texas Posts: 77	Need Help Quick... Wiring Alternator I have had a drain on my battery... used the test light trick to trace it to the alternator... kind of an oxy moron that the alternator is DRAINING the battery, but I digress. The model number of the alt is 7122. There is a post where pos wires run off the alt and back to the battery, then there was a jumper running to a spade connector. When I unplugged the spade connector it quit drawing off the battery. My guess is that the spade connector needs switched power but I thought I better double check. Please help me guys, thanks!! __________________ 71 C-10 stepper 88 Moostang T-Top w/ lots of goodies

03-23-2005, 01:19 AM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,713	Alternator probs Try this link and see if it helps http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...evymain1.shtml VetteVet __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

03-24-2005, 04:04 AM	#3
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	Ttt Excellent article..........



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