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Old 09-07-2006, 04:44 PM   #1
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58 chevy Generator to Alternator Conv.

I just switch from a generator to an alt. on my chevy 235. I am attemtpting to rewire it and am having trouble. the Alternator is a GM 1 wire.

Any ideas on wiring?
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Old 09-07-2006, 06:18 PM   #2
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Re: 58 chevy Generator to Alternator Conv.

Uh, where is the trouble where are you stuck?
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Old 09-08-2006, 04:33 AM   #3
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Re: 58 chevy Generator to Alternator Conv.

Well it is a one wire alternator. I have 3 wires that went to my gneerator. and 3 to the voltage regulator. Black, brown and dark blue. just not sure what to do without, or what to hook up where.
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Old 09-08-2006, 11:21 AM   #4
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Re: 58 chevy Generator to Alternator Conv.

Abandon the regulator. Remove all the unused wires back to a junction point, fuse panel, or device. The alternator is internally regulated, self-excited, and should present a negligible parasitic load on the electrical system when the engine is off.

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