'72' ford 351 W

[pennyann]

I am replacing the one wire Delco alt. and the wireing.Does the one wire on the alt. go to the volt-meter then to the hot post on the starter,which is connected to the battery or what?????

 

[rattana]

Re: '72' ford 351 W

Basically that is how it is connected. I have the same setup but have an ammeter instead of a voltmeter. I could send you a wiring diagram if you post an email address.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: '72' ford 351 W

Do not connect the alternator wire through the volt meter.. The volt meter will not handle the amps that the alternator puts out... <br /><br />The volt meter can be connected to any 12 volt source-low amp, like the power to the other gauges...<br /><br />Best way... The alternator wire should go directly to the positive battery terminal...

 

[pennyann]

Re: '72' ford 351 W

OKAY,thanks Snapper! I am replacing all the wiring in a 26' Penn Yan and the way it was hooked up I couldnt tell because the boat belonged to an electrican and he run a rats nest in it!!! Couldnt tell what was what because of splices!splices! and more splices!!!! Thanks again! And thanks Ratanna, my e mail is oglesby@always-online.com. Any help is greatly appreciated guys!!!!!!THANK YOU!!!Paul