Alternator Advice Needed

[Hankohop]

Hey guys, I'm just doing some wiring I have my engine up and running but the charging system isn't doing it's job. I have power running to the alternator and I have my field wires in place. I'm thinking I may have missed something simple considering I had to add new connections to the wiring. I'm using my wiring diagram and I may be able to chase down the problem myself. The alternator is new as well. I just wanted to know if there are any odd things about the Mopar charging system on a 1969 Charger that I should be aware of. Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Jerry Hall]

How many field wires do you have? I'm not sure if it was 69 or 70 that they changed to dual field alternators. If you have a single field wiring harness and have a newer style alternator, which is all you can get from most parts houses now. You have to ground the second field on the alternator.

 

[threewood]

My 69 GTX is a single wire.

 

[69a100]

My posted link here needs to be made into a DAMM sticky!!!! I'm getting tired of postin this to help people all the F-in time! Nothin against you Hank. Good Luck

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Electrical/charging.htm

 

[Hankohop]

The one I took out and the one i put in both have two wires! And none taken! Thank you very much!