Voltage Regulator Question

[Nomad127]

I'm starting the process of rewiring my '73 CJ5 and realized that there is not a voltage regulator wired up. Is there any reason not to have one? My problem is that I've got a '73 body, '84 AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l , and god knows what other modifications the PO(s) have done over the past 38 years. BTW, the distributor is an DUI if that helps. Thanks!

 

[Nomad127]

It looks like I've got a one-wire alternator so that may answer my question...I think.

 

[gert]

The voltage regulator is either in the alternator or should be wired to the altenator

 

[Nomad127]

I'm guessing mine is internal.

 

[gert]

Yes you have an enternal electronic voltage regulator makes things simpler

 

[dpuck]

If it is a Delco type aleternator, then it is an internal regulator.

 

[Nomad127]

I got the thing to crank over for the first after a few months of being down so I'm pretty happy and confident everything is hooked-up properly.....for now.

 

[gert]

I am looking at cranking mine up this ssummer after it being silent for 6 years and a new harness and HEI conversion,......Good luck