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elektrik · 03-18-2009, 05:24 PM

quick question all: going to convert from external to internal regulation for my 69 using a guide + tips I found here. The question is: do I have to worry about 'overcharging' the battery if I convert?

Thanks

Camper Power · 03-18-2009, 08:41 PM

if you hook it up properly you wont have to worry about a thing. now if you hook it up like a one wire alternator like the po did to my truck thats another story. if you havent read this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 then i suggest you do, its how i rewired the harness for the alternator to stop overcharging.

1968SWBBigBlock · 03-18-2009, 08:46 PM

I assume this would not apply if you converted over to a 1 wire internal voltage regulator - if you converted to a 1 wire you can just cut the wire at the voltage regulator correct?

03-18-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	external to internal regulation conversion question quick question all: going to convert from external to internal regulation for my 69 using a guide + tips I found here. The question is: do I have to worry about 'overcharging' the battery if I convert? Thanks

03-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: external to internal regulation conversion question if you hook it up properly you wont have to worry about a thing. now if you hook it up like a one wire alternator like the po did to my truck thats another story. if you havent read this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379 then i suggest you do, its how i rewired the harness for the alternator to stop overcharging. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

03-18-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: external to internal regulation conversion question I assume this would not apply if you converted over to a 1 wire internal voltage regulator - if you converted to a 1 wire you can just cut the wire at the voltage regulator correct? __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree



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