surfnripcurl
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: state of confusion(s. carolina)
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 06-08-2003 05:41 AM
i have installed a 1 wire regulator on my alternator. does anyone know if i need to connect a fusible link from the 10 ga. wire to the solonoid? if i do, would it be a 14 ga. fusible link to handle the 10 ga. wire? or do i just straight wire from the regulator to the + of the solonoid? thanks for any response
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 529
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-09-2003 08:49 PM
I have never hooked up a 1 wire alternator but I would install a fuseable link, or a fuse, in the line to the solenoid just for my comfort. The link needs to be rated for the current flow based on the alternator output. If it is a 65 amp alternator I would fuse it for 80 amps.------------------
Ronnie
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70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 293
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 10:04 PM
I've never done the 1 wire deal myself. What are the positives and negatives? For what its worth or not worth, I agree with Ronnie. And heck, if you can make it look good go with a fuse. I hate tracking down fuseable links and the work to replace them when God's been making pull out fuses for so long.
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