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fast71 · 09-23-2004, 12:13 AM

I picked up a one wire alternator the other day and I want to put this on my truck. What do I need to do? I will also say that my amp guage doesnt work so I dont care about the gauge .Thanks

junkyardjohn · 09-23-2004, 12:59 AM

ALL YOU NEED IS A 10 GAUGE WIRE, RUN FROM THE POST ON THE BACK OF THE ALT. TO THE POS. POST ON YOUR BATTERY. JOHN

Longhorn Man · 09-23-2004, 01:50 AM

As far as your old amp guage goes, there are two fuses on either side of the engine compartment in black rubber holders. Check and see if they are blown.

fast71 · 09-23-2004, 02:15 AM

Andy ,When I bought my tach dash the pc board was melted going to the amp guage and was cut . Hey thanks for the info though . So what if I hooked the wire that is already there ,,would that work and tape the plug back into the harness or just run another wire?

Brainchild · 09-23-2004, 03:33 AM

I would run another wire.I'm pretty sure the stock wire runs over through the regulator,and then to the battery.Proly won't work using the stock wire.I could be wrong on this though

09-23-2004, 12:13 AM	#1
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	need help please ,, one wire alternator I picked up a one wire alternator the other day and I want to put this on my truck. What do I need to do? I will also say that my amp guage doesnt work so I dont care about the gauge .Thanks __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

09-23-2004, 12:59 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	ALL YOU NEED IS A 10 GAUGE WIRE, RUN FROM THE POST ON THE BACK OF THE ALT. TO THE POS. POST ON YOUR BATTERY. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-23-2004, 02:15 AM	#4
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	Andy ,When I bought my tach dash the pc board was melted going to the amp guage and was cut . Hey thanks for the info though . So what if I hooked the wire that is already there ,,would that work and tape the plug back into the harness or just run another wire? __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

09-23-2004, 03:33 AM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I would run another wire.I'm pretty sure the stock wire runs over through the regulator,and then to the battery.Proly won't work using the stock wire.I could be wrong on this though __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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09-23-2004, 01:50 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	As far as your old amp guage goes, there are two fuses on either side of the engine compartment in black rubber holders. Check and see if they are blown.



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