Alternator

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by bansheeserv, Jul 29, 2001.

  1. bansheeserv

    bansheeserv Member

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    Hi, I have a 1959 chevy apache, I am going to use a 63 alternator on it. I was wondering what the plug type terminals are in the middle of it go to or are used for. I see the bat. and grd. but the recessed plug type terminals in the middle got me baffled. Thanks
     
    bansheeserv, Jul 29, 2001
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  2. monster truck

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    Not absolutely sure, one may be for the alternato indicator light on the instrument panel, one may be to send current to the excitor in the regulator. Best thing to do is take the 63 alternator to a local repair shop and let them convert it to a one wire alternator, mine cost me about $20.00. Connect your ground and connect the one hot wire and you are ready to go.
    Hope this helps. J.Corbett
     
    monster truck, Jul 29, 2001
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  3. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    "Best thing to do is take the 63 alternator to a local repair shop and let them convert itto a one wire alternator"


    FYI Our hosts here at ChevyDuty can hook you up with that one wire conversion kit. If they can't, JEG's can.
    Real easy conversion.
     
    dvalentine, Jul 30, 2001
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  4. bansheeserv

    bansheeserv Member

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    Thanks a lot. I think I will go with that one wire conversion.
     
    bansheeserv, Aug 5, 2001
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