Convert to 1 wire alternator
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From: banana republic
Convert to 1 wire alternator
I have a 68 with a modern crate engine, 350 with vortec heads and HEI. Its time to put on a better alt bracket and chrome alt. How do I hook up a one wire alt. Apparently one wire is connected and the others are not connected?
Here is the current part on the car.
Here is the current part on the car.
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From: Santa Ana CA
Originally Posted by crf311
you will need to bypass the externial volt reg. A couple of places sell a jumper set which makes it a plug in. 
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From: Rochester/Greece New York
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
That is the advantage of running a 1 wire alt? Doesnt seem like there is any.
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From: Taylor Michigan
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
That is the advantage of running a 1 wire alt? Doesnt seem like there is any.
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
That is the advantage of running a 1 wire alt? Doesnt seem like there is any.
cardo0
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From: Santa Ana CA
Originally Posted by cardo0
One wire alt takes a little higher rpm to start charging the batt too. 200-500 rpm maybe. So if you just start it up and only putt around the batt will finaly die. Not a good alt for trailer queens. cardo0
cardo0
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I own a alt/starter rebuild shop and sell a few one wire alts. Mostly I sell them to people who have serious wiring problems for cars, trucks and tractors. They usually work great but on some applications that need a larger pulley (tractors) they need to be revved up to excite the rotor inside the alt. Once thats been done it will charge perfect till you shut it down and restart.
We mostly do the 10si Delcos but can do the newer and smaller CS130 alts now. The CS series is what goes on the late 80s-mid 90s cars and put out 105 amps stock. They are alot smaller and have a ton of differant front housings that will fit just about anything. Only problem is they cost more but are worth it if your stuck finding a way to mount a 10si one wire alt and it won't fit.
We mostly do the 10si Delcos but can do the newer and smaller CS130 alts now. The CS series is what goes on the late 80s-mid 90s cars and put out 105 amps stock. They are alot smaller and have a ton of differant front housings that will fit just about anything. Only problem is they cost more but are worth it if your stuck finding a way to mount a 10si one wire alt and it won't fit.
