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petey-pablo · 11-17-2008, 04:15 AM

I'm Cleaning up my wireing and this is bulky Do I need it or can I get rid of it
I checked LMCtruck Catalog and it is labled as a Voltage Regulator It has to do with the Alternator I think, I have a 1 wire Alternater in my truck So Can I chuck it or is there something I need to do before I can chuck it Or should I just buy a New one since it looks old....If I need to keep it Does anyone know where I can buy the correct (RUBER MOUNTS) Ruber spacers and screws to mount it back Thanks..........

FLEET72 · 11-17-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by petey-pablo

I'm Cleaning up my wireing and this is bulky Do I need it or can I get rid of it
I checked LMCtruck Catalog and it is labled as a Voltage Regulator It has to do with the Alternator I think, I have a 1 wire Alternater in my truck So Can I chuck it or is there something I need to do before I can chuck it Or should I just buy a New one since it looks old....If I need to keep it Does anyone know where I can buy the correct (RUBER MOUNTS) Ruber spacers and screws to mount it back Thanks..........

Yes that is an external Voltage Regulator. Since you have a 1-wire alternator then you no longer need it.

big_al_71 · 11-17-2008, 07:59 AM

If you have a one wire alternator then Toss it!!!!!

Sport/Truck · 11-17-2008, 08:01 AM

You should have a jumper wire for your harness to take it's place.
I wouldn't throw anything away until your project is done! Just put all the not needed items in a box and let it sit until your done.
s/t

Hawker7 · 12-15-2008, 07:03 PM

I ran across this thread while looking on how to convert to a one wire alternator. I'm not having any luck with the search so can anyone tell me the best (and cheapest) way to go to a one wire?

**leddzepp** · 12-15-2008, 07:06 PM

Chuck it!

ChevLoRay · 12-15-2008, 07:08 PM

www.wiringharness.com has harnesses that they sell for those who have 1-wire alternators. If you are doing some serious upgrades and/or replacing wiring, then you may want to consider their products.

Hawker7 · 12-15-2008, 07:22 PM

what do I need to buy? Just a one wire alternator and the wire adapter?

cdowns · 12-15-2008, 08:31 PM

save it for the guy that wants a stock AC/DELCO part for his 100point resto

65chevy4x4 · 12-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Building a old truck, is like building model cars when you were a kid.There is parts left over,---

Bruce88 · 12-15-2008, 11:06 PM

Hawker7 The cheapest and simplest way to convert to a single wire internal regulator alternator and maintaining the stock wiring harness is to use converter kit. But first you have to identify the alternator type that you will be using (see attached picture).
Normally if you are going to buy an alternator to replace the stock one with a single wire it would be an SI

For CS Alternators use part #37787 converter kit by M&H Electric Fabricators
For SI Alternators use part #27555 converter kit by M&H Electric Fabricators

Converter kits can be found at ( http://www.wiringharness.com/ ) use the search function or contact Wess at Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts ( http://www.classicheartbeat.com/default.htm ) site supporter.

Hope this helps

11-17-2008, 04:15 AM	#1
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Do I Need This Part? I'm Cleaning up my wireing and this is bulky Do I need it or can I get rid of it I checked LMCtruck Catalog and it is labled as a Voltage Regulator It has to do with the Alternator I think, I have a 1 wire Alternater in my truck So Can I chuck it or is there something I need to do before I can chuck it Or should I just buy a New one since it looks old....If I need to keep it Does anyone know where I can buy the correct (RUBER MOUNTS) Ruber spacers and screws to mount it back Thanks.......... Attached Images __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

11-17-2008, 08:01 AM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Do I Need This Part? You should have a jumper wire for your harness to take it's place. I wouldn't throw anything away until your project is done! Just put all the not needed items in a box and let it sit until your done. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

12-15-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: Do I Need This Part? I ran across this thread while looking on how to convert to a one wire alternator. I'm not having any luck with the search so can anyone tell me the best (and cheapest) way to go to a one wire?

12-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Do I Need This Part? Chuck it!

12-15-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Do I Need This Part? www.wiringharness.com has harnesses that they sell for those who have 1-wire alternators. If you are doing some serious upgrades and/or replacing wiring, then you may want to consider their products. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-17-2008, 07:59 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Do I Need This Part? If you have a one wire alternator then Toss it!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-15-2008, 07:22 PM	#8
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: Do I Need This Part? what do I need to buy? Just a one wire alternator and the wire adapter?

12-15-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Do I Need This Part? save it for the guy that wants a stock AC/DELCO part for his 100point resto __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#10
65chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ST. Joseph MO. Posts: 38	Re: Do I Need This Part? Building a old truck, is like building model cars when you were a kid.There is parts left over,---

12-15-2008, 11:06 PM	#11
Bruce88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326	Re: Do I Need This Part? Hawker7 The cheapest and simplest way to convert to a single wire internal regulator alternator and maintaining the stock wiring harness is to use converter kit. But first you have to identify the alternator type that you will be using (see attached picture). Normally if you are going to buy an alternator to replace the stock one with a single wire it would be an SI For CS Alternators use part #37787 converter kit by M&H Electric Fabricators For SI Alternators use part #27555 converter kit by M&H Electric Fabricators Converter kits can be found at ( http://www.wiringharness.com/ ) use the search function or contact Wess at Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts ( http://www.classicheartbeat.com/default.htm ) site supporter. Hope this helps Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544



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