Alternator Adapter/Wiring Help wanted...
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Drifting
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Alternator Adapter/Wiring Help wanted...
Sure the adapter I need is back in my boxes back in Germany, but don't have it here in Vegas... What type of an adapter do I need for this 105 amp alternator???
Is this adapter something I can get at Autozone/Napa??? Does this need to be plugged in for the alternator to charge the battery??? When I did a search, found the adapter for the CS130 style alternator, but don't think that is mine...
Also, there was some black goop on the new front harness... Is this normal??? The engine compartment harness did not have this goop on the wires...
Thanks much...
Rogman
Is this adapter something I can get at Autozone/Napa??? Does this need to be plugged in for the alternator to charge the battery??? When I did a search, found the adapter for the CS130 style alternator, but don't think that is mine...
Also, there was some black goop on the new front harness... Is this normal??? The engine compartment harness did not have this goop on the wires...
Thanks much...
Rogman
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Drifting
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I just got off the phone with March Performance (where I got the alternator) and tech support said I only need the hot wire and a ground from the case to the engine... Something tells me I still need something in this plug, but will give it a shot...
Rogman
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The picture of your alternator looks like the cs 130-140. The adapter is available to go from that to your stock wiring, for a 73 you will need the adapter with the resister built in.
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Sure looks like a CS130 to me (base on the limited view of the pic).The 144 is physically larger (than the SI10-12's, not much but enough that stock brackets need to be adjusted though)
BTW. Some of the converted wires resistor wires sold through NAPA (and a few vette venders) are missing the resistor. Apparently a large amount were miss-boxed and out there. I've got two....
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Adapter (with resistor) PN W1204
Adapter (without resistor) PN W1201
Cars with dash warning lights (charge, batt etc) do not need the resistor, cars without them need the resistor
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Adapter (without resistor) PN W1201
Cars with dash warning lights (charge, batt etc) do not need the resistor, cars without them need the resistor
M
Last edited by Mooser; Apr 25, 2014 at 07:59 PM.
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Drifting
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Sure looks like a CS130 to me (base on the limited view of the pic).The 144 is physically larger (than the SI10-12's, not much but enough that stock brackets need to be adjusted though)
BTW. Some of the converted wires resistor wires sold through NAPA (and a few vette venders) are missing the resistor. Apparently a large amount were miss-boxed and out there. I've got two....
M
Found an adapter w/resistor on Ebay for $15, just can't get it here before the car is picked up...
Rogman
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Thanks guys... What are the "Cons" for not hooking this up before I ship the vehicle to Germany?? In other words, what capability does the car lose without this plug???
Found an adapter w/resistor on Ebay for $15, just can't get it here before the car is picked up...
Rogman
Found an adapter w/resistor on Ebay for $15, just can't get it here before the car is picked up...
Rogman
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Drifting
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One of the two wires in the plug (we don't use all the pins) should be what actually trips the alternator into "charging" so I don't see how it would even work without it. That said, there have been some recent(ish) trends towards single wire alternators (130 and 144's) so maybe March did that (I have my doubts)
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Worse comes to worse it simply won't energize and start to charge, no harm, no foul.
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you can get a 12si to cs adapter at NAPA....see within
go to the thread below and read post 27..... it should work for your CS alternator after you measure your ckt....I got my adapter at NAPA after taking the reading and it worked right and made everything easy.....and it will let me install a 12si if I can't find a CS-144 ....but they're both real common nowadays.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...version-2.html
UPDATE:
I just read through again and noticed that you say it is not a CS alternator.....so nevermind .....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...version-2.html
UPDATE:
I just read through again and noticed that you say it is not a CS alternator.....so nevermind .....
Last edited by carriljc; Apr 25, 2014 at 09:44 PM. Reason: to add UPDATE
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I just installed a Powermaster CS130, 105 amp alternator with a plug similar to the PN W1201 on a 78 which has a "gen" light.
This is the plug adapter; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-140/overview/
That alternator in your picture looks like a CS130 and March uses them on many of their kits.
Would like to know your year, engine and March kit, how does it fit.
This is the plug adapter; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-140/overview/
That alternator in your picture looks like a CS130 and March uses them on many of their kits.
Would like to know your year, engine and March kit, how does it fit.
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Drifting
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go to the thread below and read post 27..... it should work for your CS alternator after you measure your ckt....I got my adapter at NAPA after taking the reading and it worked right and made everything easy.....and it will let me install a 12si if I can't find a CS-144 ....but they're both real common nowadays.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...version-2.html
UPDATE:
I just read through again and noticed that you say it is not a CS alternator.....so nevermind .....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...version-2.html
UPDATE:
I just read through again and noticed that you say it is not a CS alternator.....so nevermind .....
I just installed a Powermaster CS130, 105 amp alternator with a plug similar to the PN W1201 on a 78 which has a "gen" light.
This is the plug adapter; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-140/overview/
That alternator in your picture looks like a CS130 and March uses them on many of their kits.
Would like to know your year, engine and March kit, how does it fit.
This is the plug adapter; http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-140/overview/
That alternator in your picture looks like a CS130 and March uses them on many of their kits.
Would like to know your year, engine and March kit, how does it fit.
Rogman
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Drifting
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Okay experts, car is back to running condition again... Now that the alternator is hooked up, what's the easiest way for me to check to see if it is charging/working??
Can I use a voltmeter at the battery???
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend me...
Rogman
Can I use a voltmeter at the battery???
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend me...
Rogman
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