I need help on energizing an alternator

[SuperGizzman]

I have a 1963 ford fairelane that I need help with energizing the alternator does anyone know how

 

[Alvin in AZ]

Did you ever get this answered?
Did you mean "polarizing" a -generator-?
Are you working with a generator and not an alternator?
You done knowed it already, that they use different voltage regulators?

Alvin in AZ

 

[SuperGizzman]

I'm replacing the generator with an alternator

 

[Alvin in AZ]

I'm replacing the generator with an alternator

Yes, and?

Dumber than you thought in AZ

 

[Fellro]

The alternator needs a 12 volt source to turn it on. This usually comes from the ignition switch so that it can be powered off when the engine is not running.

 

[kiwi f150]

I'm replacing the generator with an alternator

What type alternator and how many wires does it have - is it an early one that needs an external regulator or is it a self regulating one?

 

[Alvin in AZ]

What we need is a bright light and a rubber hose? LOL

Butthead in AZ

 

[SuperGizzman]

well its a 63 fairlane the generator was shot so im replacing it with an externally regulated alternator but i cant seem to get it to charge its a 200 inline 6

 

[SuperGizzman]

oh and it has 3 wires

 

[kiwi f150]

oh and it has 3 wires

Ok - i'll add this link for you as Mike Rowand can and has explained it far better than i could.

http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tech/AlternatorGeneratorTheory.htm

 

[Alvin in AZ]

well its a 63 fairlane the generator was shot so im replacing it with an
externally regulated alternator but i cant seem to get it to charge its
a 200 inline 6

Oh yeah? ...what's so "shot" about it?

Just bearings, brushes and commutator, the windings open and/or shorted?
I swear, there ain't nuthin' wrong with that generator that can't be fixed!

Alvin in AZ
ps- Hmmm...that's right...it can't be fixed...can I have it for scrap prices?