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One-Wire Alternator to 3-Wire
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Posted by Gene-AL on April 19, 2007 at 19:57:27 from (74.242.22.70):
I've read many posts about one-wire and 3-wire alternator setups, but it was never completely clear whether or not a 'one-wire' alternator could function the same as a 3-wire if an 'Idiot light' ignition-switched circuit was added. I tried it and it did work - at least with this one alternator. Original tractor charging system was an alternaor or generator, with an external regulator, but that had been replaced with a GM style alternator sold as a 'one-wire' unit, which required the engine to be reved up to start the charging process. Removing the original tractor voltage regulator plug from regulator and terminating the switched 'Idiot light' wire at the #1 terminal on the 'one-wire' unit worked correctly. Charge-light goes out immediately after engine is started. Charging proved by battery voltage slowly rising above 13V and screwdriver test for magnetism at end-center of alternator housing. Results may vary with some 'one-wire' units - don't know the answer to that.
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