im trying to figure out the wiring on my 51 chevy. i put a 350 in it with hei and it already had alternater but i cant figure out how to wire every thing. i tried puttin it back the way it was but now wires get hot and resister gets hot to does anyone have a diagram of the way wiring is supposed to be or have ne ideas?

Here's the basic.

http://www.novaresource.org/alt/chargcircuit.gif

I'm not even going to try to fool with the old wiring. Before too long, I'll be getting this and know everthing is clean and good. I tackle wiring routing problems for a livin'. Don't want that in my ride;)
http://www.itsasnapwireandcable.com/new_page_6.htm

Check out this website it might help. It shows how to wire up an HEI. Keep us posted.

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/hei.htm

3100,
Wow, nice deal on the wiring!

thanks for all the help i got it running and everything workin now i on the road enjoying the power of a 350 rather than the junk 235 that was in it

thanks for all the help i got it running and everything workin now i on the road enjoying the power of a 350 rather than the junk 235 that was in it
Aww now. The 235 wasn't junk! It was a great engine...back then;)