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Old May 11, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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1 wire alternators

Thinking about upgrading alternator on my '72 F-100. Has anyone had any experience with the 1 wire alternator system?
 
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Old May 11, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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1 wire alternators

Yes, it has been discussed many time in the electrical forum.

A search might bring up the info you need.
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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1 wire alternators

Bolt it on, hook up the lead to the positive on the battery. Viola' your done.

Of course you will lose your idiot light, but just install a voltmeter instead and you will actually be able to see if it is charging and by how much.

Larry
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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1 wire alternators

I installed a one-wire alt, it works great. The only glitch I ran into is that I needed to add a 14GA jumper wire from my "B1" post to the "ALT" post on my isolator. I have the two seperate battery setup in my pick-up. Go for it.
 
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