One wire alternator ?

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  1. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    What wires do I keep when converting to a one wire alternator ? I know I delete the voltage regulator...
     
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    Only wire I kept was the exiciter wire and I just plugged it off w/tape. I ran 4ga. wire to the batt side of the alt. I put a rubber hose over the dipstick tube to make sure the alt post does not ground/short against any metal. It has been that way 4yrs w/o issues.
     
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