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Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 19:04:47 -0400
From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com>
Subject: Re: Is this a problem?


"Gemini Jackson" <geminijacksonnospamail.com> wrote in message news:opabe0d051gsf7e6kbt3gef2gimral32omnospamcom... > > According to all I've seen, there should be 3 wires running to my > alternator. I have 2, I have the 2 threaded (battery, and ground) > connections, but am missing the 'slip on' flat connecting wire. Would > this stop my voltage regulator from working? > ~GJ~ > Ooops. sorry about the empty post. Yes. Absolutely. The other wire that you seem to be missing is for the "field coil" of the alternator. Without a field in the stator, you can spin that armature all day long and get no induced current.. Here's a simple test: Start the car and carefully reach down to the body of the alternator with a thin steel screwdriver or hacksaw blade. You should be able to feel the magnetic field of the field coil attract the metal to the case. If you can dig up a loose connector that looks like it fits the spade lug of the alternator, give it a go... -Fred W

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