David,
Sounds great! Glad to hear you have it working.
Couple of comments:
"single wire alternators" - As the name implies, there
is only a "single" connection. There is just two connections,
one to the battery post the other ground. That's it. The
regulator is internal the alternator.
There is no production vehicle with "one wire hookups"
as all these are custom built delco units. Typically sold
through speed shops, or other automotive specialty places.
TYPICAL DELCO:
Internally regulated with the two additional wire connections.
Two connections. One is a battery sense, the other is "ignition
on" connection.
The "ignition on" circuit SHOULD have a light bulb in series
with the wire, or a "resistance wire". This allows that circuit
to ground out, lighting up the dash warning light. On vehicles
without a dash light, typically they are fitted with an ammeter
and the "resistance wire". Resistance wire is just an undersized
wire (approximately 20 gauge) that is five to eight long. This
acts like a resistor.
Cheers,
Tom Walter
Austin, TX
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