One Wire Alternator Hook Up

[Dazee]

I'm fitting a 100amp one wire alternator (internal regulator) on my 66'. What is the correct way to hook up the battery feed wire and is there anything else I need to be aware of for safe wiring to instruments etc ?

 

[iskwezm]

I just have a 4ga wire going to my battery side of the solenoid with a fuse.

 

[mtaqua]

I also used a fuse for my one wire. Make sure the post stays tight, there is a jam nut. Mine got loose and it wasn't charging. I was able to tighten it, but it's days are numbered now.

 

[danledford]

I'm fitting a 100amp one wire alternator (internal regulator) on my 66'. What is the correct way to hook up the battery feed wire and is there anything else I need to be aware of for safe wiring to instruments etc ?

MAD Electrical www.madelectrical.com has some great discussion of alternator swaps (and general electrical) under their "Tech" tab. If you get their Alternator Wiring kit (as I did), it comes with a booklet explaining all wiring procedures. I found it very helpful