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**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-01-2007, 02:01 AM

I don't think it's wise to run the alt.with the ground wire disconnected.Really,I think it could ruin it.Just check that you have 12.5-14.5 AT THE BATTERY while running.If so you can forget about the alternator/regulater.If you have the warning light on and some circuits don't work then I think you have a short circuit. I hope you have a volt meter.Approch the prob;lem systematically.Follow the known good wires until you find the problem.You'll see how easy it is when you look at the fuse panel.
>>Hey it sure beats finding a problem on a '06 anything!

02-01-2007, 02:01 AM	#13
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: Electrical Troubles - C10 Chevy 1971 I don't think it's wise to run the alt.with the ground wire disconnected.Really,I think it could ruin it.Just check that you have 12.5-14.5 AT THE BATTERY while running.If so you can forget about the alternator/regulater.If you have the warning light on and some circuits don't work then I think you have a short circuit. I hope you have a volt meter.Approch the prob;lem systematically.Follow the known good wires until you find the problem.You'll see how easy it is when you look at the fuse panel. >>Hey it sure beats finding a problem on a '06 anything! __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.