Charging Issue

[ScottBarnes]

I just replaced almost everything under the hood on my '66 U13 w/170. It's running great, but it's not charging the battery. Alt gauge doesn't move when running. New alternator, new voltage regulator, new starter, new solenoid, new battery and cables. I think I might have connected one of the wires incorrectly, and don't really know where to start. Any advice? I can drive it for a couple of days on the battery, but would love to have it charging itself! lol

[Kinder]

Original wiring? If so I'd start checking grounds and continuity testing the wires in the charging system.

[Jesus_man]

Solar panel on top??

Aside from that poor advice, I'm useless but here's to hoping you find the easy fix!

[ScottBarnes]

Original wiring? If so I'd start checking grounds and continuity testing the wires in the charging system.

Yep -- original wiring. I might have to hire a guy to help with testing -- electrical work is my achilles. I might know a guy...

[Kinder]

Haha, does his name rhyme with "Hill?" If he comes to our neck of the woods let me know. If he's tied up I can lend a hand.

[ScottBarnes]

Haha, does his name rhyme with "Hill?" If he comes to our neck of the woods let me know. If he's tied up I can lend a hand.

haha.. yeah. I'm going to pick up a meter this weekend when I'm down in Denver and I think he can walk me thru what I need to do. This electrical stuff drives me nuts.