[Healeys] Alternators

[gradea1 at charter.net]

Most hot rodders today install what is called a "one-wire
alternator"..I recently helped a guy with a C-10 that swapped out his
original alternator with just that, and eliminated the regulator on
the firewall. You will have to read about it on the internet, as it is
an unknown concept to us wire happy Lucas fans. Hank

	-----------------------------------------From: "R. Lindsay via
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Sent: Wednesday August 18 2021 12:20:08PM
Subject: [Healeys] Alternators

 Listers :

 I installed an alternator a few years ago. I’ve had very few if any
problems until I needed to upgrade the unit.

 In the past year I have gone through two internal regulators. I have
had it rebuilt by a knowledgeable mechanic. With the last rebuild the
internal regulator installed did not need the wire that has gone to
the old voltage regulator mounted on the fire wall. I’ve been told
the purpose of that wire is now internal within the new regulator.

 The old voltage regulator has been striped of parts and is now just
“decoration.” It seems logical that if the internal bits can do
the job, the old wire is 1 not an asset to the system and 2 could
cause some unexpected issues. Removing it should be a good move.

 As you can tell, my knowledge of alternators is very limited. I hope
that someone out there can reassure me that it’s okay to remove the
wire or guidance on what to do next. I am waiting to start the car
until I’m comfortable with the way the alternator is wired.

 Thank you for any thoughts you have.

 Price Lindsay
 67 BJ8

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