12v converted 8N w/ Delco alternator

If it's a one-wire, the way you have it wired should work.

If it's a standard version, do you have a wire from the BAT terminal to the sense terminal of the two-wire connector? If not, the alternator will not regulate and will quite likely destroy itself (maybe this is the "click"?) as it keeps trying to put out more and more current.

There is a wire going from the plug to the battery terminal on the rear of the alternator.

I added the light bulb (excitation purposes) as a fix to the previous wiring configuration. I did notice that after I heard the "click" there was no longer a glow to the bulb. I examined the bulb and the filament was still intact. What do you think?

Thanks for your help.

I wonder if you've got the two wires reversed on the alternator (if someone wants to jump in now would be a good time). I'll have to look at my 2N tonight -- I can never remember which one is which without looking.

You have removed the cutout relay / regulator that comes with the 8N? (Just checking.)

How about the grounding on the alternator? Is the mounting a good solid metal to metal connection?

About the only other thing I can think of is that most alternators come with a warning tag on them cautioning that using the alternator with a discharged battery could cause the regulator to fail. I've never seen it happen but the tag is there.

The interesting thing you mention about the dead battery is something that may have been the cause. The battery was completely dead (wouldn't turn the starter). Maybe I will charge the battery and then put a new alternator on and see what happens. I didn't see any warning tag on the alternator I purchased.

Thanks for your help.