John, I seem to recall that a diode is needed in this application. The ignition circuit still sees voltage from the alternator (which is still spinning after the switch is turned off). I don't have the schematic handy, and don't remember where the diode is used. Funny thing is, I did this conversion on my '66 El Camino several years ago and did not run into the problem. My idiot light works and every thing! Go figure. I believe there is a Tech article on the Team Chevelle website on this topic. Worth a look.
Darrell Spencer Cave Creek, AZ '70 Malibu '66 El Camino -----Original Message----- From: John C. Butler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 12:59 PM To: Chevelle-List@Chevelles. Net (E-mail) Subject: [Chevelle-List] Alternator conversion Ok, I upgraded my alternator on my 66 with a internal regulator and followed the instructions exactly from Chevelle Tech http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref14.html now if I connect the idiot light wire to the alternator I cannot shut off the car. The alternator is charging ok, and the car runs just fine with the wire off, but I have no Gen idiot light....hmm..maybe it will not work because I'm not an idiot. Any suggestion from the Chevelle Gods?....Could the ignition switch be bad? JB ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***************************** This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not a named addressee, you are notified that you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this communication without the consent of the sender and that doing so may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender via return e-mail and delete it from your computer. Thank you. St. Jude Medical, Inc. ***************************** ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
