replaced the regulator question

[6cyl57]

On my 57 which still has the generator. Do I need to " excite" the field or something like that ?
If so, how should I do it ?

Thanks, Jim

[lowrider]

Disconnect the FIELD wire from the regulator then touch the FIELD wire to the BAT terminal briefly (about 2 secs.) at the regulator. Reconnect the FIELD wire to the regulator. Usually only needs to be done when a generator is replaced.

[sprink88]

Oh boy. I am going to have to remember this. Or maybe get the alternator kit? which is easier?

[Tom S]

You have to do it for the generator but apparently not the regulator.  Been ages since I had to do that.
Straight from a 58 Edsel service manual.  It basically says to disconnect the battery, bolt on a new regulator, connect the wires & go.

[6cyl57]

I found this also.
thanks.

http://www.vintagejeepparts.com/PDFs/INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20INSTALLING%20VOLTAGE%20REGULATORS.pdf