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Make sure the voltage drops when you unplug the regulator... If the alternator is internally full fielded or if the green wire from the alternator to the regulator is grounded disconnecting the regulator won't stop the ocercharging condition & that can cause lots of problems including the battery exploding....


Edit, just looked at your vehicle list, I'd previously assumed you have a two wire alternator... Most of the info stays the same but... I need to check color codes on the early harness

Oh yeah, do you like Black cars??




I have the single field, one-wire alternator version. Do I need to disconnect both sides of the regulator connections when I un-hook it? Seems like I could just pull the IGN side (right side) and leave the FLD (green wire) connected, right?

And yes! All cars are supposed to be black. My driveway looks like a perpetual funeral.