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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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1 Wire Alternator

1965 F 100 240 6 cylinder double pulley alternator

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When I bought my truck the previous owner handed me a brand new 1 wire alternator.
scared to death of it I put it on the shelf and haven’t touched it. I’ve been doing some research and here’s where I’m at in regards to doing this.
I am lead to believe that I unbolt the existing alternator, wiring still attached and unplug it from the harness, wiring still attached to the alternator. I then unplug the voltage regulator and remove it. I then run a cable from the alternator to either the positive side of the battery or the selonoid. Lastly I run a ground from the alternator to a good ground on the engine or frame.
is that all it is?
Issue #2 I have a double pulley alternator now, will that double fit the new alternator or will it be two big?
Can I run just 1 fan belt and install the 1 pulley alternator?



 
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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 05:16 PM
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I put a 1 wire alternator on my 240 with a single belt, and I have no problems at all.
 
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