[Roadsters] Fw: Delco 10SI Alternator question

[Daryl Smith]

Fred,

 Thanks for the link, those articles on the alternator conversion should be 
a
 'must read' for anyone doing a conversion.
 Some really good information there.

 Daryl


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Davidson" <fred.davidson at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Delco 10SI Alternator question
>
>
>> Matthew:
>>
>>
>> First of all if you want some info on how 3 wire alternators work or 
>> should
>> be installed there is a lot of info at the following website
>> http://www.madelectrical.com/index.shtml    The system on my roadster
>> provides power to a central block (not to the battery) the battery charge
>> comes from the central block, the sensing wire from the alternator #2 
>> goes
>> to the central block as well to sense power requirements there, the wire
>> from #1 on the alternator goes to gauge and light on the dash. A power 
>> wire
>> goes from the block to the main fuse box. My headlights are served by two
>> relays, powered from the main fuse box. All my systems are protected by
>> fusable links at the main power block. In my Datsun's case I did not use 
>> Mad
>> Electrical's products but I have seen them used on another car and they 
>> seem
>> to be of good quality.
>>
>> I have a very reliable system as long as grounds are cleaned and making a
>> good connection.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Fred