one wire Alternator and voltage regulator question
HERE IS THE THING. In addition to what the guys have tried to tell you, AFTERMARKET people such as powermaster do indeed make/ sell a "modified" version of Chrysler alternators WITH A REGULATOR on/ or in the alternator. IF you have this type, then you do NOT connect an external regulator.
You still have not shown or told us WHAT EXACTLY you have for an alternator. We need a link or part number or photo that shows the rear of the alternator
WHAT IS difference between regulators/ and one wire:
1....Up through 69, "stock" Mopar alternators had ONE field connection, having the remaining field brush grounded. The regulator was made for this of course
2....In 70 and later, the field magnet was ISOLATED (insulated) and the second brush was brought out to a terminal just like the first, so now TWO field connections. The 70/ later regulator is quite flat
3....Integral regulator. Delco made these popular in GM cars. The regulator in the mid 70's began to be built INTO the alternator. The regulator STILL HAD two external connections, one for "voltage sense" and one for the idiot light/ "exiter" connection
4...Then some genius MODIFIED the Delco style regulator so that it was "self excited" and now it DID NOT NEED any outside connections except the main output wire, hence "one wire"
5...Nowadays, there are many/ several 3rd party/ aftermarket outfits that sell various modified alternators WITH AN INTERNAL regulator WHICH IS "self exciting" and therefor is a "one wire" setup