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Topic: alternator
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-03-2003 10:21 PM
   
ok, after doing a search and having problems with my alternator wiring, i have read about the 1 wire alts. these cant be bought at a local parts store can they, or do i have to order from a supplier? if thats the only way then does anyone have any links to 1 wire alts? and how many amp alt. do i need? im just running basic stuff, i.e lights, t/s, and a radio. would appreciate a quick answer which i usually get from this site anyway. and is there a 1 wire conversion kit i can get so i can keep my new alternator? but i need to get this car running,eliminate the rigged wiring/voltage reg. and get back to work. have not worked in 8 days cause of this mess. thanks[This message has been edited by surfnripcurl (edited 06-03-2003).]
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-03-2003 10:51 PM
went to the jegs web site and found a jegs 100 amp 1 wire alternator for $89.99 part # 555-10120. will this 1 wire alt. work on a 68 mustang? appreciate the response, thanks
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3075
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-03-2003 10:56 PM
i use what is called a 1 wire alt but it actually has 2 wires. it is a gm alt. the big wire gos to the batt. and the little one gos to a connection that is hot when the ign is on. this triggers the alt to charge. you can put a toggle switch on the little wire and turn off the alt when you are racing. i think!!!------------------
mike r
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81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-03-2003 11:04 PM
what gm alternator is it? i mean what vehicle application does it go to? or did you have to order it from a specialty shop?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 10452
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-04-2003 02:19 AM
See if this post helps.  https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/004248.html ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-04-2003 05:54 AM
are you currently using this setup? hows it work for you?this looks like exactly what i need. thanks
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-04-2003 12:45 PM
Yes I use the mini voltage reg that bolts to the back of the alt.It works great so far.I have more volts at idle then ever with the same alt as before the conversion. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-04-2003 06:09 PM
well i ordered the part from the web site and the alternator that is for the falcon is the same as the f-100 i use, duralast. do you suggest i get the alt. tested before i apply the mini regulator seeing since ive been changing the old alt. wires around? and i can just tape up my old regulator and alt.harness and tuck it away, and just plug my lights back in? im stoked about this upgrade, how long did it take for you to get the part shipped? anyway i ordered 2 for backup. thanks for the lead on the mini regulator, ill post my results when i get it hooked up. if there is anything i need to know about checking volts, installation, ect. let me know
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 10452
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-04-2003 06:18 PM
I think it should just wire up and your set.
You can have your alt tested 1st it wont hurt.And most places like Kragen test for free.
I got mine in about two days.
Just make sure to run a good 6-8ga new wire from the mini voltagre reg to the soleniod.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-05-2003 06:13 AM
one more ? should my volts read the same as if the alt. was hooked up the old way? i.e 14.5 volts +/-? thanks
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 10452
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 06-05-2003 04:30 PM
Yes it should ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-07-2003 05:18 PM
fastymz, it says to run a 10 ga wire from the bat to the + side of the solonoid, do i need to have a fusible link (14 ga.) at the solonoid? and it says to put the 10/32 nut on each ground then put the regulator on. my alt already has 2 10/32 nuts on it and it raises the regulator off the alt. about 3/8 " then i put my ground on and use the other 10/32 nuts to secure it. does this sound correct? because if i put the nuts on top of the nuts that came with the alt, i dont have any room to bolt the regulator down. so if 3/8" is enough im going to let it ride. i believe its just so the wires dont get in a bind and stressed. i want to do this right. those are the only 2 questions i have, i have everything else bolted down correctly. oh had the alt tested and it was pushing 20 volts but said the diode was good so i replaced the alt. good thing. thanks
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surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-07-2003 05:21 PM
also can i run my after market ammeter wire to the orange wire. because i wont have any alt. indicator and i really like having that. i have the one on the dash but its not connected because i tied the v.r wires back, but i have a easy accessible wire from my sun gauges. sorry for the double post
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 10452
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 02:30 PM
You can leave the nuts already there,and just bolt it on top of them.Also yes you need a 10ga wire.I didn't use any type of fuse.You can hook a a gauge up I'm not sure about using the prange line.I just use a voltage gauge.Hooked into a keyed power source.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
[This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 06-10-2003).]
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