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10-01-2010, 08:39 PM
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Alternator ?
Can a 1 wire alternator be converted to a 3 wire? If so, how?
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10-01-2010, 10:39 PM
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Re: Alternator ?
I don't mean to hijack. But I want to go the exact opposite direction. The truck WAS running a 1-wire and I'm switching to a serpentine set up that has a great alt on it. But it's 3-wire.
What should each of us do?
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10-01-2010, 11:56 PM
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Re: Alternator ?
Don't know if a 1 wire can be converted to a 3 wire but it would probably require the internals to be swapped out, however not sure the housing would have the port holes for the #1 and #2 wires so would be lots easyer to just buy a new alternator.
But you can definantly install a 3 wire with a little knowledge of the electrical system, heres a couple threads in the subject, if ya search alternator conversion, or 3 wire, alternator swap, ect.. ect. you can find many more threads on the subject.. it helps to know what year truck (if you have a charging indicator guage or the alt light in the dash) and the model alt you plan to install.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=alt+swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417872 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415738
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10-02-2010, 12:01 PM
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Location: San Francisco, CA USA
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Re: Alternator ?
On the SI type, I believe you can do it by replacing the regulator. You have an SI if the plug terminals are marked 1 and 2.
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