Easy, High-Amp Alternator Conversion- Pics!
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I admit I'll be using a 60 amp GM 1 wire. I won't be running any winches (wenches maybe), high power stereo, A/C, etc. Just a basic truck. On my 223 it was a snap. As soon as I put the brackets back on after painting, I'll post a pic. BTW stock belt works just fine
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Interesting info.
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Dude, did you checkout this post? https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...do-i-have.html
Interesting info.
Interesting info.
Oh and the comment in that linked thread about the one wire alternator being nothing but a battery charger? Duh, ya think?
That's what they do. unless of course you're running a magneto. Then you don't even need a battery. Just spin the prop to start it.
CLEAR!!!
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I've used GM one wire before and not had a problem. You have to be smarter than the alternator. They don't start charging until you get the rpm up to around 1500. After that they work just fine. Look, the stock generator puts out only 30 amps. I'll take a 60 amp one wire any day.
Oh and the comment in that linked thread about the one wire alternator being nothing but a battery charger? Duh, ya think?
That's what they do. unless of course you're running a magneto. Then you don't even need a battery. Just spin the prop to start it.
CLEAR!!!
Oh and the comment in that linked thread about the one wire alternator being nothing but a battery charger? Duh, ya think?
That's what they do. unless of course you're running a magneto. Then you don't even need a battery. Just spin the prop to start it.
CLEAR!!!
. And a decent alternator should be putting out at idle.
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Not so sure about putting out at idle. If you have high amps, yes. But I'll be running a basic setup with no high draw accessories. Also I kinda did a hybrid wiring on my 9N tractor using a 60 (actually 63 IIRC), amp one wire. I ran the #1 wire thru an idiot light and #2 (both of these from the plug on the alternator) to batt. Almost a direct copy of what Jeep guys use. Maybe that's why I get 13 volts A 500 RPM? No accesories on the tractor whatsoever. Just some LED lights
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Not so sure about putting out at idle. If you have high amps, yes. But I'll be running a basic setup with no high draw accessories. Also I kinda did a hybrid wiring on my 9N tractor using a 60 (actually 63 IIRC), amp one wire. I ran the #1 wire thru an idiot light and #2 (both of these from the plug on the alternator) to batt. Almost a direct copy of what Jeep guys use. Maybe that's why I get 13 volts A 500 RPM? No accesories on the tractor whatsoever. Just some LED lights
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Summit Racing® One-Wire Alternator Conversion Kits SUM-1667 - SummitRacing.com
If you're using the one wire parts it still has to get above 1500 RP
M to start working. At least that's my understanding of it. I'm not sure exactly what's going on. I don't have a wiring diag for the tractor, but I did use a kit similar to the one in the link. The one I'll be using on the '59 has already been converted, I can tell by the plug used in place of the double wire plug they come out with from the factory.
BTW can you imagine using the 30 amp generator in the night ride you outlined?
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It has to do with the internal parts
Summit Racing® One-Wire Alternator Conversion Kits SUM-1667 - SummitRacing.com
If you're using the one wire parts it still has to get above 1500 RP
M to start working. At least that's my understanding of it. I'm not sure exactly what's going on. I don't have a wiring diag for the tractor, but I did use a kit similar to the one in the link. The one I'll be using on the '59 has already been converted, I can tell by the plug used in place of the double wire plug they come out with from the factory.
BTW can you imagine using the 30 amp generator in the night ride you outlined?
Summit Racing® One-Wire Alternator Conversion Kits SUM-1667 - SummitRacing.com
If you're using the one wire parts it still has to get above 1500 RP
M to start working. At least that's my understanding of it. I'm not sure exactly what's going on. I don't have a wiring diag for the tractor, but I did use a kit similar to the one in the link. The one I'll be using on the '59 has already been converted, I can tell by the plug used in place of the double wire plug they come out with from the factory.
BTW can you imagine using the 30 amp generator in the night ride you outlined?
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JEGS Performance Products 10140 JEGS 100-Amp 1-Wire Conversion Kit
This looks like it may be worth wile. The price is right. And the last time I was at Pull & Save, GM 10 SI alternators were the most abundant. Ant this price you could feasibly set up two alternators for around a hundred bucks. Then you have a spare.
This looks like it may be worth wile. The price is right. And the last time I was at Pull & Save, GM 10 SI alternators were the most abundant. Ant this price you could feasibly set up two alternators for around a hundred bucks. Then you have a spare.
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OK, if I reading this correctly you didn't actually have a GM 1 wire, you converted it to one. When I change the one on my Ranchero and put one on the Panel eventually I still think I'll go with the Ford unit.
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I bought a 'complete' basket case. I'm starting to find out now what's not in the basket
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I posted this in another thread if you didn't see it. It may be of some help if you will need to wire the whole truck, these are excellent.
Classic Car Wiring . Com : Home of the original color laminated car wiring diagram
Classic Car Wiring . Com : Home of the original color laminated car wiring diagram
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JEGS Performance Products 10140 JEGS 100-Amp 1-Wire Conversion Kit
This looks like it may be worth wile. The price is right. And the last time I was at Pull & Save, GM 10 SI alternators were the most abundant. Ant this price you could feasibly set up two alternators for around a hundred bucks. Then you have a spare.
This looks like it may be worth wile. The price is right. And the last time I was at Pull & Save, GM 10 SI alternators were the most abundant. Ant this price you could feasibly set up two alternators for around a hundred bucks. Then you have a spare.
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