Hi
I am building my own generator using a Lawnboy Tractor 10HP.
I managed to get a hold of a old Cadillac 1987 Alternator (Generator) with built in voltage regulator. I have been researching the literature on this alternator (I think it is a Delco CS-144). It has one main power wire going to the battery, a (12 gauge red wire), a 14 gauge gray wire and a 14 gauge brown wire.
Upon reading the research it appears that I can hook up the 12 Gauge wire directly to the alternator output, but there are several references that denote I must use a resistor in series to connect one (Or Both) of the other wires.
In addition I apparently need a switch to be able to deactivate the field.
IF someone could specifically tell me wich of these wire requires a switch and or resistors before connecting to the battery terminal it would be greatly appreciated.
Note: I also believe that these alternators will work in the reverse (Counterclockwise) direction. Please confirm...