Wiring a "one wire" alternator - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mt Al · 04-05-2003, 01:29 AM

Advice Please:

My voltage regulator crapped out again. Its happened about 4 times in the past 14 years. Time to make the switch.

With a one wire alternator, do you simply put the wire onto the positive battery post?
You don't have to do anything with jumpers on the external regulator?
Are there any other wires to eliminate or terminate?
Does anyone have an alternator to recommend (part #, brand, etc.)

Thanks very much.

XXL · 04-05-2003, 02:41 AM

Just one wire, properly fused (or fusible link) and run to the battery. That's it.

04-05-2003, 01:29 AM	#1
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Wiring a "one wire" alternator Advice Please: My voltage regulator crapped out again. Its happened about 4 times in the past 14 years. Time to make the switch. With a one wire alternator, do you simply put the wire onto the positive battery post? You don't have to do anything with jumpers on the external regulator? Are there any other wires to eliminate or terminate? Does anyone have an alternator to recommend (part #, brand, etc.) Thanks very much. __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

04-05-2003, 02:41 AM	#2
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Just one wire, properly fused (or fusible link) and run to the battery. That's it. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter



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