Another R/R - stator question

[eddiev]

I recently had connection problems with my r/r. In tracing the wiring diagram it seems 2 legs of the stator go directly to the r/r, but the third leg runs up to a connector under the gas tank and then a jumper wraps it back to several other points and then to the r/r. Does anyone know the reason for this. I have several concerns with that connector under the tank. It's not in good shape and the wires don't seem to match the wiring diagram exactly. So I don't really want to try to change it and possibly make things worse. I have so far replaced the r/r connector which got me up to 13 v. Prior I wasn't charging at all. I feel I should be a little higher and was wondering about wiring the 3rd leg directly to the r/r.
Thanks for all the help.
Eddie V

[chef1366]

It used to go to a headlight on/off switch. You don't need it. Just use the stator wire from the stator. Cut it or unplug it from the needless loop and wire it directly to the R/R.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Make sure the reg has a ground direct to the battery. That may help raise the charging voltage

[BassCliff]

Squawk!

Hi Mr. eddiev,

Mr. chef1366 speaks wisely. I, too, had the useless loop of wire going up to a non-existent headlight switch. Just cut it back, tape it off, and wire all of the stator legs directly to the r/r inputs. And like Ms. SqDancerLynn1 says, run the ground wire from the r/r directly to the negative battery terminal.

I make a good parrot, don't I?



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[chef1366]

Wanna cracker???

[BassCliff]

Wanna cracker???

Thanks, but I must get back on my low-carb diet. How about a shark steak?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[chef1366]

Thresher shark steak picatta! MMMMMMMM
Fish have feelings too ya know

[BassCliff]

Bah! Sharks have no feelings. All they do is swim, eat, and make baby sharks. What a life.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[eddiev]

Thanks to all for the replies and as usual all the great advice and help. I will wire it directly first chance I get.
Eddie V