1971 alternator wiring question -help
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Racer
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1971 alternator wiring question -help
Have a 71 350 and connector on top of alternator cracked. I forgot to mark which connector goes in which terminal side of new connector (1 vs 2) which are marked on back of alternator. One wire is black with white stripe. Other wire is slightly thinner and brownish grey in color. Car has original harness and alternator type. Any help or picture would be great. My guess is b/w wire into T1 spade. Thx
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Hi R,
This is still the original alternator from my 71.
I hope it helps you.
Heavy red, medium black, small brown/small black w/white stripe.
Regards,
Alan
This is still the original alternator from my 71.
I hope it helps you.
Heavy red, medium black, small brown/small black w/white stripe.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 16, 2016 at 09:22 AM.
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I'll guess that you have a '10SI' alternator, so you have a #1 terminal and a #2 terminal.
The article is 'in general' but the point is the sense wire tells the alternator to put out more or less volts.
The article is 'in general' but the point is the sense wire tells the alternator to put out more or less volts.
