Trouble replacing alternator on old classic car, external voltage regulator?
I started replacing the alternator on my 68 ford galaxie xl, but when I was pulling the old on off, the metal connector of one of the wires from the external voltage regulator was so rusted it just snapped clean off. Will I be able to replace just that one wire? The previous owner bundled all the wires together with electrical tape and I haven't cut it apart yet to investigate where the wire goes.
I really don't want to have to hire someone to rewire the whole car. Basically I'm just feeling a bit in over my head and would really appreciate some advice on how to move forward.
Joser is right, it is an easy fix. You can do it. Go to an auto parts store with the old rusted connector and tell them you want to learn how to replace it. Go when they are not busy. Someone should tell how to strip the wire and get you the right end to replace it.
You don't change the wire you put a new end on it… Solder or crimp style… Take it to a shop they'll charge you minimum fee they have for electrical.
Here are directions on how to do it. http://www.ehow.com/...ector.html
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