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DanoDMano · 05-07-2003, 07:30 PM

I am getting ready to install a one wire alternator, and want to get rid of the external regulator. All I have to do is jump the plug like in the photo (3 posts down)?http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ire+alternator
And then run a new 8 guage wire to the post on the alternator?

I know it this topic has been beaten to death, but I just want to be sure.

As always thanks!!!

nu2-72 · 05-07-2003, 08:41 PM

DanoDMano, send me email and I will send to you.

nu2-72 · 05-07-2003, 09:37 PM

try this. regular internal alt.

nu2-72 · 05-07-2003, 09:38 PM

one wire pg. 1

nu2-72 · 05-07-2003, 09:39 PM

pg.2 do nothing with the wires. tape them out of the way.

nu2-72 · 05-07-2003, 09:41 PM

pg. 3 this is how one is set up, works and is installed. hope it helps.

DanoDMano · 05-07-2003, 09:42 PM

Thanks Nu2-72!!

That is just what the doctor ordered, Thanks again!!

barn9 · 05-07-2003, 10:12 PM

I have these kits (with the jump wire included now) for $11.00 postage included. Makes for a very easy changeover.

DanoDMano · 05-07-2003, 10:36 PM

Barn9
That is not for a one wire though is it?
I only have one post on my new alternator.

sam's 72 · 05-07-2003, 11:23 PM

Dano,
I sent you a message
Sam

barn9 · 05-07-2003, 11:31 PM

I'm not familiar with exactly what "one wire" is. This kit is for changing over to an internally regulated alternator and eliminating the old voltage regulator. I'm assuming the end result is the same, but like I said, I'm not by any means an authority on the subject. I used this kit to change over 3 years ago, and have never had an electrical problem since. Definately do not miss that old voltage regulator! Like the pic says, you just plug the adaptor in to the new alt., red wire to the batt. post on the back of the alt., and the white wire goes to the switched lead from the ignition. The jump wire completes the changeover. It is an easy upgrade, and a nice improvement IMO.

sam's 72 · 05-07-2003, 11:59 PM

Larry,
I got that kit from you and it worked for me! I switched mine out about 3 or 4 months ago and no problem yet,
Sam

DanoDMano · 05-08-2003, 04:13 PM

Thanks for all the great Info. It went in today without
a hitch!!

12V while sitting, 13.49 while running, looks good to me.

It is nice to have the regulator off the firewall, and the
loss of cluttered wiring.

Thanks again..

bpmcgee · 05-08-2003, 04:26 PM

I used the conversion as an excuse to replace my wiring harness! The new one came already modified for the alternator, and is so NICE!

Brian

DanoDMano · 05-08-2003, 06:10 PM

Hey bpmcgee, where did you get your wire harness, and does it clean up the engine compartment better?

I am thinking about getting a new harness to clean up my engine.

Thanks!

Dan

05-07-2003, 07:30 PM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	One wire revisited I am getting ready to install a one wire alternator, and want to get rid of the external regulator. All I have to do is jump the plug like in the photo (3 posts down)?http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ire+alternator And then run a new 8 guage wire to the post on the alternator? I know it this topic has been beaten to death, but I just want to be sure. As always thanks!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-07-2003, 08:41 PM	#2
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	DanoDMano, send me email and I will send to you. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-07-2003, 09:37 PM	#3
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	try this. regular internal alt. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-07-2003, 09:38 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	one wire pg. 1 Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-07-2003, 09:39 PM	#5
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	pg.2 do nothing with the wires. tape them out of the way. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-07-2003, 09:41 PM	#6
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	pg. 3 this is how one is set up, works and is installed. hope it helps. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

05-07-2003, 09:42 PM	#7
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks Nu2-72!! That is just what the doctor ordered, Thanks again!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-07-2003, 10:12 PM	#8
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I have these kits (with the jump wire included now) for $11.00 postage included. Makes for a very easy changeover. Attached Images __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-07-2003, 10:36 PM	#9
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Barn9 That is not for a one wire though is it? I only have one post on my new alternator. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-07-2003, 11:23 PM	#10
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Dano, I sent you a message Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

05-07-2003, 11:31 PM	#11
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I'm not familiar with exactly what "one wire" is. This kit is for changing over to an internally regulated alternator and eliminating the old voltage regulator. I'm assuming the end result is the same, but like I said, I'm not by any means an authority on the subject. I used this kit to change over 3 years ago, and have never had an electrical problem since. Definately do not miss that old voltage regulator! Like the pic says, you just plug the adaptor in to the new alt., red wire to the batt. post on the back of the alt., and the white wire goes to the switched lead from the ignition. The jump wire completes the changeover. It is an easy upgrade, and a nice improvement IMO. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads. Last edited by barn9; 05-08-2003 at 12:18 AM.

05-07-2003, 11:59 PM	#12
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Larry, I got that kit from you and it worked for me! I switched mine out about 3 or 4 months ago and no problem yet, Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

05-08-2003, 04:13 PM	#13
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks for all the great Info. It went in today without a hitch!! 12V while sitting, 13.49 while running, looks good to me. It is nice to have the regulator off the firewall, and the loss of cluttered wiring. Thanks again.. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-08-2003, 04:26 PM	#14
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I used the conversion as an excuse to replace my wiring harness! The new one came already modified for the alternator, and is so NICE! Brian

05-08-2003, 06:10 PM	#15
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Hey bpmcgee, where did you get your wire harness, and does it clean up the engine compartment better? I am thinking about getting a new harness to clean up my engine. Thanks! Dan __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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