Voltage Regulator "Eliminator/ByPass" Connector

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by Dan Gerber, Mar 6, 2022.

  1. Dan Gerber

    Dan Gerber Founders Club Member

    My "Fuseable Link Wire Questions" inquiry was answered so quickly that I'd like to try another one...

    Here's what I'm dealing with:

    New reproduction engine wire harness for my 1972 BBB Skylark.

    https://www.stage1restoration.com/product/engine-harness-1972/
    New Voltage Regulator Bypass connector.
    https://www.stage1restoration.com/product/alternator-conversion-wire/
    New 100-Amp Powermaster 12si alternator (w/internal regulator)

    Volt Reg Elim Conn.jpg

    I'd like to eliminate the voltage regulator bypass connector by cutting the voltage regulator (VR) wires somewhere close to where they break out from the main harness.

    I checked out the bypass connector (the rectangular rubber-covered connector that's hooked up to the VR plug in the photo) with my multimeter and found that the two outboard pins were connected (in an electrical sense) to each other and the two inboard pins are also connected to each other. Doesn't that mean that I should be able to cut the two outboard wires behind the stock regulator connector and splice them together and then do the same with the two inboard wires?

    Thank you in advance for the help.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  3. Dan Gerber

    Dan Gerber Founders Club Member

    Thank you, Larry. I don't know why I keep forgetting how handy the Buick Performance Club is. :rolleyes:

    Thanks again.
     

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