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One Wire Alternator Hook Up

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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 ?
 

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

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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.
 
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Dazee said:
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 ?
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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
 
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