how to convert car 3 wire to 1 wire alt

[CALI-WAGON_09]

need to know how to change my car from 3wire hook up to 1wire hook up. Thanks in advance

 

[liquidh8]

You would need a self energizing voltage regulator. I had one in my Elky. TBH, I like the stock 3 wire. when it goes bad I can just go to the parts house and buy a replacement same day. Anyway, i found a link for ya.

http://www.purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/onewire.html

 

[1979ratrod]

why do you need to? JW

 

[CALI-WAGON_09]

thanks but thats not exactly what im looking to know. I want to install a 1 wire alt http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-4483-...ernator-220-amp-one-wire-65-85-7802-11se.aspx and i want to make it work for my car which is originally a three wire. How do i convert the car to accept a 1 wire alt?? Thanks again

 

[CALI-WAGON_09]

why do you need to? JW

sound system and some monitors

 

[pontiacgp]

this part of the add should give you the clue...True one-wire hookup, you will need only the main charging wire connected for full output.....you don't need the 12 volt wire to excite the alternator

 

[kuruption109]

thanks but thats not exactly what im looking to know. I want to install a 1 wire alt http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-4483-...ernator-220-amp-one-wire-65-85-7802-11se.aspx and i want to make it work for my car which is originally a three wire. How do i convert the car to accept a 1 wire alt?? Thanks again

ask my bro MELMAN109 he knows

 

[pontiacgp]

googled = you only need to retain the "BAT" wire. The #1 & #2 terminal wires can be eliminated. Don't be surprised to find that the #2 wire only goes a short way into the harness and spliced into the "BAT" wire.

You'll probaly want to keep the #1 wire tho for your warning lite or gauge

 

[joe_padavano]

googled = you only need to retain the "BAT" wire. The #1 & #2 terminal wires can be eliminated. Don't be surprised to find that the #2 wire only goes a short way into the harness and spliced into the "BAT" wire.

You'll probaly want to keep the #1 wire tho for your warning lite or gauge

There is no reason to use a one-wire alternator, especially if the car already has a three-wire SI-series alternator. You'll loose the GEN light function and depending on the quality of the one-wire alternator, it may not charge at idle. If you want a high output alternator, get a three wire version and simply plug it in. Problem solved.

 

[CALI-WAGON_09]

googled = you only need to retain the "BAT" wire. The #1 & #2 terminal wires can be eliminated. Don't be surprised to find that the #2 wire only goes a short way into the harness and spliced into the "BAT" wire.

You'll probaly want to keep the #1 wire tho for your warning lite or gauge

thanks alot....where would i hook the #1 wire for the idiot light. Do I just leave it off and take out the bulb. I have a reliable volt meter also.