New-to-me '70 Commando

Stakebed said:
Oh, Les I should also mention that Gerry said the alternator is a Motorola and the regulator is a Motorola style. Figgers that Jeep would not use Delco charging parts on a GM engine. The starter is a Delco style though.
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I figured the Motorola setup was cheaper for Kaiser Jeep. I switched to an internally regulated ac/delco after a goat rope session with the ‘rola.
 
Trlaketige said:
I figured the Motorola setup was cheaper for Kaiser Jeep. I switched to an internally regulated ac/delco after a goat rope session with the ‘rola.
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Okay, the suspense is too much. What is a goat rope session and what does it have to do with alternator?
 
Stakebed said:
Oh, Les I should also mention that Gerry said the alternator is a Motorola and the regulator is a Motorola style. Figgers that Jeep would not use Delco charging parts on a GM engine. The starter is a Delco style though.
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Yup....most of us Buick v6 guys get rid of the 30 amp Motorola alt with external VR, and go with a 60amp internal regulated 10si....I like the 3 wire set up so you can run the OEM idiot light. Another piece you can do to simplify the wiring (IMO) is get rid of the external coil resistor and ignition bypass and just run an internal resistor coil.
 
Stakebed said:
Okay, the suspense is too much. What is a goat rope session and what does it have to do with alternator?
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Motorola alternator

I’m currently getting my original Motorola alternator rebuilt for my ‘71 Jeepster. While researching I ran across the following article on Hemmings. I hope this info helps someone. I know a lot of people upgrade to delco, I’ve decided to keep the original, we will see how that goes, lol...
www.oldwillysforum.com www.oldwillysforum.com

Here ya go.
 
AI Overview

A "goat rope session" (or simply a "goat rope" or "goat rodeo") is a slang term for a chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged situation marked by confusion, often caused by human error or too many people trying to control a complex task. It implies a convoluted, frustrating mess—much like trying to tie a goat with a rope.
Key Details regarding the phrase:
  • Origin: Frequently used in military jargon or workplace settings to describe high-stakes chaos.
  • Alternative Terms: Known as a "goat rodeo" or "goat roping."
  • Context: It describes a situation that is essentially a disaster where many things are going wrong at once, requiring intense effort to fix.
Note: This is entirely different from "The Goat Rodeo Sessions," which is a professional music project, or "goat tying," a rodeo event.
 
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