1961 Voltage Regulator wiring

[Richard P.]

On my 1961 I am replacing an incorrect voltage regulator (1957 model) for the correct one. The one I removed (1957) had three side terminals and a ground screw added on the top, so it had four wires coming to it, plus the capacitor. It was wired with braided gound wire to the newly added screw on top, then down the side, Blue, Brown, then Red. The Red was a long wire going into the firewall. The capacitor was connected to the same screw as the Red. With the new (correct) regulator, I only have three screws on the side. What's missing is the screw on the top that had obviously been added. How do I wire the four wires on only three screws, or what do I need to do differently??
Thanks.

[Dennis A.]

Re: 1961 Voltage Regulator wiring

On a 61, inside the braid are two wires that go to the regular bottom right mounting screw. brown to "arm" middle terminal, blue to "F" top terminal all from the generator. 12 Ga. Red "BATT" to ammeter.

[Richard P.]

Re: 1961 Voltage Regulator wiring

Thanks for the feedback, but just for clarification, the three screws on my regulator has, beginning at the top, F, GEN, BAT (in that order). I am aware of the two wires in the braid, plus the connection on the end of the braid itself, for a total of three, plus the Red. How does this sync up with what you described? If the red goes on the bottom (BAT), does the capacitor also connect to BAT? What about the woven braid connection?

[Bob B.]

Re: 1961 Voltage Regulator wiring

Richard,

Starting with the end of the voltage regulator with the part number and date code info on it, the screw that holds the cover on is where the braid connects. The blue wire connects to F. The brown wire connects to GEN. The condenser and the red wire connect to BAT.

Bob

[Richard P.]

Re: 1961 Voltage Regulator wiring

Perfect. Thanks!!