Gm 3 Wire Alternator Conversion

06 18 07 0745 am post 1188393 can anyone tell me how to wire my new single wire alternator on my 69 chevelle.

Gm 3 wire alternator conversion. Back then high amp stereos electronic ignitions and fuel injection were not part of the power draw on the battery. Works for chevelle gto skylark nova. This alternator has the advantages of high output compact design and ease of use. When our hot rods were new the limited output of the alternator was enough to sustain the power needed to run the engine with the headlights on.

Did it in my 68 firebird. By randy bolig march 26 2018. Alternator is a 55 amp from a 79 monte. I had a three wire unit with voltage regulator and now have an internally regulated 1 wire unit with trunk mounted battery and voltage.

The ac delco 3 wire alternator was used in most general motors products and many types of heavy equipment for a long time which makes it readily available. Please use this video as a guide on hooking up a 3 wire gm alternator. Theres no wrong choice. Internally regulated 3 wire alternator conversion thank you that makes sense that there is 12v with key on i will check voltage on brown wire with truck running if no voltage when running then i dont see the harm in connecting the white and brown which seems to follow the mod instructions.

Invincible extremes muscle cars garage 57056 views 511. How to convert a gm 10si or 12si system regulated meaning the regulator is internal to a one wire hookup. Video for the do it yourself guys. Wiring up your gm 3 wire alternator and upgrading from externaly to internaly regulated duration.

That meant there was no need for high. Send private topic view profile. All my videos are in 1080p so check that out. Wiring this alternator is well within the capabilities.

What you need to know to upgrade your older gm hotrod or wire up one from scratch. With the proper brackets this alternator can be adapted to any vehicle or engine powered equipment. Topic162431 tommy518 contributor posts.