I posted about this a little while ago and have since decided to add a modern alternator to my SIV GT alpine. Before I do so I have a question about the wiring. The previous owner added what looks like a relay which connects to the voltage regulator and I'm not sure exactly what I should remove. There was an alternator in the trunk which I will assume was installed at one time but not sure. The car did not come with a generator or battery (it was a barn find). I'm not sure how the voltage regulator is normally mounted but it appears that the there are rubber washers insulating it from the body of the car? Is that normal? I attached some pictures, I hope they help.
My questions are:
Is there a way to check neg/pos ground without a battery?
Does anyone know why this relay would have been installed? And if I can just cut it out and wire in the alternator?
I'm planning on installing an alternator like the one in this article http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/techtips/altconv.html
Anyone know where to get an alternator bracket?
Thanks for all the help, I know you guys know your stuff.
-Mike
My questions are:
Is there a way to check neg/pos ground without a battery?
Does anyone know why this relay would have been installed? And if I can just cut it out and wire in the alternator?
I'm planning on installing an alternator like the one in this article http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/techtips/altconv.html
Anyone know where to get an alternator bracket?
Thanks for all the help, I know you guys know your stuff.
-Mike