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

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 10:25, Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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)
>


? If there is no power to the ignition, the car will stop running,
regardless of alt wiring.

I've got a GM 3-wire in my 63 Classic, and a Mitsu equiv. in my 63 American,
using the stock dash lamp wiring. Works fine as-is.





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> > From: tom jennings
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> > 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...
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