1980 2.3 non-turbo charging

[91dawg]

I have a non-turbo 80 that has a 2 wire connection to the alternator. Parts store says I should have a 3rd wire. I had 79-80 2.3's when I was younger and don't remember any more than a 2 wire hook-up. Alternator tests as good, but won't start or run w/o a jump or boost. It will also die at idle after 10 to 15 minutes... any suggestions?

thanks

 

[cjones]

do you have an external voltage regulator??

if so, let the parts store know this, the 3-wire is with the internal regulator.

have you had the alt and the regulator tested yet??

 

[91dawg]

Ah ha, yes it does. I had the alternator checked, it was ok. When I bought the car the guy I bought it from said he had recently replaced the regulator. I'll try that next.

Thanks