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69CvyPickup4x · 08-18-2006, 04:38 PM

this question may have been asked before but i couldnt find it in the search, anyway i just swaped a bbl 454 and i have a mean green alternator on it, now i have everything wired up except the alt. because i dont know what to wire it to. so theres one threaded bolt coming out the back.. thats the recharge hook up that goes to the batt. right?? and theres two other wires coming out of it with a connector on the end.. cut the connector off and wire it to what?? im anxious and want to run it, that about the only thing holding me back.. THANKS ALOT FOR ANY HELP!!

69CvyPickup4x · 08-18-2006, 04:51 PM

i have hei with an msd ignition, all of it can off a 78 suburban

**VetteVet** · 08-18-2006, 10:35 PM

Go to this thread and scroll down to the engine related electrical Faqs.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

There are several that will help you. Do you have an external or internal voltage regulator. I suspect that the alternator has an internal regulator if it is the 454 original alternator. Your truck should have an external regulator mounted on the left hand side of the radiator support. The alternator conversion by Todd the odd explains how to convert and wire the newer style alternators.
You will find that your truck originally came with a points style distributor and you have an HEI for it. There is a FAQ thread on this conversion also in the same group. Good luck and there are plenty of guys willing to help if you need it.

**truckdude239** · 08-18-2006, 11:05 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379

08-18-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
69CvyPickup4x Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellflower Posts: 79	alternator q need answers ASAP this question may have been asked before but i couldnt find it in the search, anyway i just swaped a bbl 454 and i have a mean green alternator on it, now i have everything wired up except the alt. because i dont know what to wire it to. so theres one threaded bolt coming out the back.. thats the recharge hook up that goes to the batt. right?? and theres two other wires coming out of it with a connector on the end.. cut the connector off and wire it to what?? im anxious and want to run it, that about the only thing holding me back.. THANKS ALOT FOR ANY HELP!!

08-18-2006, 04:51 PM	#2
69CvyPickup4x Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellflower Posts: 79	Re: alternator q need answers ASAP i have hei with an msd ignition, all of it can off a 78 suburban

08-18-2006, 10:35 PM	#3
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Re: alternator q need answers ASAP Go to this thread and scroll down to the engine related electrical Faqs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 There are several that will help you. Do you have an external or internal voltage regulator. I suspect that the alternator has an internal regulator if it is the 454 original alternator. Your truck should have an external regulator mounted on the left hand side of the radiator support. The alternator conversion by Todd the odd explains how to convert and wire the newer style alternators. You will find that your truck originally came with a points style distributor and you have an HEI for it. There is a FAQ thread on this conversion also in the same group. Good luck and there are plenty of guys willing to help if you need it. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

08-18-2006, 11:05 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: alternator q need answers ASAP http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

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