Alternator replacement
 

The alternator finally died in my truck. This came with the serpentine belt system from a '79 Chev truck. If it is the original alternator it is about 40+ years old. The problem is this alternator is now obsolete so I need to know if there is anything I need to do to put in newer 1 wire unit? The old one has a separate plug in for a jumper wire and a wire to the volt gauge. How would I hook up the meter on a newer alternator

Re: Alternator replacement
 

Have you checked Summit? - https://www.summitracing.com/search/...e%3Aserpentine
And if I were you I'd have this moved to the electrical section - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=64
Hope this helps.

Re: Alternator replacement
 

Your comments contradict each other. A 1979 chevy small block did not have a serpentine belt- those came out later in the 80's. It is possible that it was swapped at some point, but who knows. Either way, does this have V belts or is it serpentine? Here is a site that helps you identify the alternator you have. If you swap the same "frame" of alternator, it should bolt right in.

https://www.americanautowire.com/vie...alternator.%20