[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-May-02 AT 02:19 PM (EST)](I posted this same question on the 67-72 board. If you saw it there, you can skip it here.)

I am completely rewiring my '69 Ranger, and decided to get a harness from Ron Francis Wire Works (http://www.wire-works.com), mainly because some people on this board have reported bad experiences with the somewhat cheaper Painless Wiring kits. Ron Francis will set up a custom harness for you -- you just tell them what vehicle you have, what engine, carb or injected, what steering column, points or electronic ignition, etc. You also get to specify the plugs for gauge and light connections, etc.
Anyway, one of the questions you have to answer is what type of alternator you are using. They will set up a harness for my FE-equipped truck for either the original equipment Ford alternator or one of many others, including a late model "one wire" alternator.

I seem to recall hearing that there are advantages to switching to a one-wire alternator. Can anyone explain what they are? Would my existing alternator mounting brackets and pulley work? If not, where would I get the brackets and pulley for mounting a late model alternator to a FE?

Thanks for your help!

Karl
'69 F100 Ranger 2wd lwb styleside, factory 360/C6 (soon to be 428/C6), PS, PB, AC

 

The only advantage is less wiring, but I recall them having the problem of droping volts at idle/low rpms. Any way to clean up the wiring is a good thing, but I didn't make the swap myself to this problem. The electrical system is my strongest point so maybe somebody else can elaborate.