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Jun 27, 2008 | 01:10 PM

PhyscoVette

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1 wire alternator Help

I have an 82 and it has the stock alternator and I have recently purchased a chrome 1 wire. I want to know what to do with the 2 wire plug that origially went to the alternator. Is it used or just left for dead?

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Last edited by PhyscoVette; Jun 27, 2008 at 01:23 PM.

Jun 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM

pws69

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Many of the "one wire" will also accomodate the 2 wire configuration (Powermaster does). If yours will, it would be better to go that route as the one wire configuration may give you trouble at lower RPM's.

Jun 27, 2008 | 03:46 PM

toddalin

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I just cut off the plug and tucked them back in the loom. Use the red wire in the appropriate place and the mounting bolts serve as a ground. I also grounded the existing black wire to the alternator case..., 'cause it was there. No problems here even at idle.

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