> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:45:43 -0500
> From: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] el camino alternator wiring...off subject??
>
> This is on topic because lots of people do alternator conversions
> and there are three basic types of GM alternators.
>
> Now the important question. Is the two bladed plug on the side of
> the alternator pointing up or on the back of the alternator? The
> back is the side of the alternator with the BAT post.
>
> Alternators with the side plug near the rear of the cylindrical surface
> are internally regulated. Alternators with the back plug are externally
> regulated (need a black box voltage regulator).
Lots of good info..thanks!
but one minor nitpick--there are some alternators with the back plug
connection, which are external regulator type alternators. They have
the two connector blades parallel next to each other, instead of in line
with each other. Just so you'll know....
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Jim
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