Could the wires be going to an engine hour meter? I replaced my 35 amp alternator with a higher amperage Balmer, with an external regulator, from Defender.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 6:22 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi Rich- Thanks for the info, and now I am really confused. I have > thought about putting in external regulation, but have done nothing about > it yet so the Motorola is internally regulated as far as I know. I was > told you had to rewire the alternator to use an external regulator. What > is really bugging me is that I am quite sure that those wires were not > connected to my alternator when I took it off last fall. The two bolts in > question are tightly fastened to the body, where the two I know I took off > I left loose. I also have a picture of the back of the alternator before I > took it off and only two wires are connected. But I know the alternator > was charging because I checked it with my VOM while the engine was running > to make sure and it was putting out ~14.5 volts at the battery. Any way > that is possible? Dave > > > On Apr 24, 2017, at 9:29 AM, Rich Knowles via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > The wire going to the key switch turns on the internal regulator and the > wire going to the starter provides the feedback sense voltage to the > regulator so that it can hold the output voltage constant. > > These wires are needed for an internally regulated alternator. If they are > not connected, your alternator will a) not turn on and/or b) will not > provide a correct voltage output. If you have converted the alternator to > an external fixed or smart regulator, they will not be needed but can be > used for the external regulator for the same purpose. > > Rich Knowles > Halifax, NS > C&C Alumnus > > > > On Apr 24, 2017, at 10:07, David Knecht via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > I am going to try again with a simpler alternator question and hope > someone knows the answer: > > My wiring diagram for the engine shows a purple wire connected to the > Exciter terminal of the alternator and running to the key switch and a > orange-red wire connected to the Sense terminal and running to the > starter. I am having trouble finding information on what those do. Does > any one know their function and what would happen if they were not > connected? Thanks- Dave > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwMFAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=WsvThadvEjCJQVEVeqkcu_-Cym6aEpY34hwn-ezPaeU&s=SI2qtNDHwD8I3i4Vgz6P3bxn3zrCeV1_1fQIK6zaCpk&e=> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwMFAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=WsvThadvEjCJQVEVeqkcu_-Cym6aEpY34hwn-ezPaeU&s=SI2qtNDHwD8I3i4Vgz6P3bxn3zrCeV1_1fQIK6zaCpk&e=> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwMFAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=WsvThadvEjCJQVEVeqkcu_-Cym6aEpY34hwn-ezPaeU&s=SI2qtNDHwD8I3i4Vgz6P3bxn3zrCeV1_1fQIK6zaCpk&e=> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www. > paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN > 0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m= > WsvThadvEjCJQVEVeqkcu_-Cym6aEpY34hwn-ezPaeU&s= > SI2qtNDHwD8I3i4Vgz6P3bxn3zrCeV1_1fQIK6zaCpk&e= > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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