Instrument Panel Warning Lights With Modern Components

[tx65coupe]

My 65 will soon have its fresh 302. It will have a 1 wire alternator. Does anyone know how I can hook up the warning "idiot" light in the instrument cluster for the alternator? I have an aftermarket voltmeter gauge, but would like for the light to work properly as well. Does anyone have any thoughts?

 

[brh66cobra]

It depends on what alternator you are using. Some alternators can be turned on by the wire that goes from your idiot light to the voltage regulator. Some require a resistor in the circuit. It would help to know what alt you will be using.

 

[tx65coupe]

I'm not sure what the exact alternator is. It is coming on my crate motor.

Maybe I am wrong about it being a one wire alternator. We have been planning and working on the 65 for almost a year. For some reason all this time I thought it was a 1 wire alternator. Maybe it isn't.

What do you think?

Here is a link to a picture of basically what I am getting although it isn't the exact one. This picture just shows the alternator better.

Ford Polished Engine Parts

 

[T900enforcer]

You won't be able to hook up your charge light with a 1-wire alternator.

T900