Alternator light help

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  1. fredee

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    What would keep the alt light from working when the key is in the on position, besides a burned out bulb. Alternator is charging fine. Problem occured after swapping the 250 with a 302. Car has a 61 amp alt with the external regulator.
     
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    Sounds Like A Wire Isnt Connected To Me
     
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    The socket could also be coroded.
     
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    Comick76 Grease Monkey

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    Or the body of the regulator is not grounded well
     
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