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10-29-2005, 03:44 AM
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Project 7dos
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Abilene, Texas
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Alternator?
It's time for a new alternator for the 72, but I have some questions...
Currently, I have an externally regulated alternator, I THINK... All I know is It has about 3 or 4 wires going to it. If I wanted to switch to a internally regulated alternator, would this be considered a 1 wire alternator, and how would I wire it up? I just need a rundown on alternators
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10-29-2005, 05:06 AM
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PROUD TO BE A MEMBER
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Jax Florida
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Re: Alternator?
great reading ,i found all the answers i needed and more
http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml |
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10-29-2005, 05:24 AM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: Alternator?
There may be something about this in the FAQ's section also,
alot of people here have converted to one wire alternators  Found it - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379
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10-29-2005, 06:27 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Alternator?
To find if you have internal or exterally regulated....
The plug that goes into the body will have 2 prongs like this = on an externally regulated unit, while an internal unit will have the wires like this; -- |
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10-29-2005, 07:00 AM
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Junk/Daily Driver Club
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Manheim, PA 17545
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Re: Alternator?
When your done with all that check and make sure your AMP gauge still works. I had to change some wiring to get the conversion to work.
Later Willis
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10-29-2005, 07:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA
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Re: Alternator?
 Gary there at Cheyenne/Superman should be able to help you? They're right there in town aren't they?   
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10-29-2005, 10:35 AM
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Black 72 Chevy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Re: Alternator?
Here some more reading about this conversion.
http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html |
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