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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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Can i just convert this to a (1) wire set-up and do away with the plug????? When I do serp. conversions on mid 80's chevy trucks I usually take the alt. to the local alt. shop and just have it converted to a (1) wire set-up and rebuilt. I just didn't know if doing this on a 73 corvette would mess-up the electrical system?? any opinons or facts on this idea???
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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It's not a boat. It's not a tractor. Don't mess around with that 1-wire crap.
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Batty got it correct....the reason is the engine runs at lo speed, and that regulator function with an idiot light OR resistor wire, AND a main voltage sense wire off the power source....you need both for smooth operation...
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