Re: [AMC-list] GM 3wire Alt hookup. (was Re: AMC-list Digest, Vol 24, Issue 24)

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you do get into the circuit that is ignition power
and there is no easy alternative. Mount a light socket
for a small 199 style lamp between the alternator and the
circuit. Years ago I had the issue with a boat and had
nothing else handy. You're basically just hanging an alternator light
in the middle of the circuit.

I always meant to fix that correctly, but....never did.

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"

----- Original Message -----

> From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx, fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:25:19 PM
> Subject: [AMC-list] GM 3wire Alt hookup. (was Re:  AMC-list Digest, Vol 24, Issue 24)
> 
> It's really easy. Main wire and sensor wire go to battery  . Other
> wire goes to light (preferably with a 10 ohm resistor, but not
> necessary) or with a switched power source, but not on the same
> circuit as the ignition (unless you add a diode or the car won't shut
> off. Been there, scratched my head till I figured it out)
> 
> From: Jim Boone 
> To: 
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC-list Digest, Vol 24, Issue 24
> Message-ID: 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > From: tom jennings 
> 
> > Yeah you really want the three wire alt - fat charging wire, one to
> the dash
> > light, 3rd also goes to battery to measure battery voltage.
> Batteries will
> > last longer.
> 
> This is timely as I need to repair my '72 Mat SW that is not charging.
> I have a GM - 3 wire I think - rebuilt alternator on the shelf and
> would like to use it for the Mat; anyone have a link to how to wire it
> - a schematic or similar? Don't you need to go to the parts store and
> they have a specific pigtail that needs to be attached? I had
> researched this some yrs back as I was going to do this to my Rambler,
> but that car is "blown apart" right now and I've lost the info...
> 
> I'm happy I finally got the title straightened out on the Mat! Getting
> plates soon so I'm just gonna drive it for awhile. It's rusty but has
> a strong drivetrain. I hate to see it go to the crusher...
>  		 	   		  
> -------------- next part --------------
> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> URL:
> <http://list.amc-list.com/pipermail/amc-list-amc-list.com/attachments/20110315/cb574e6a/attachment.htm>
> _______________________________________________
> AMC-list mailing list
> AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com
_______________________________________________
AMC-list mailing list
AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com