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I am going to replace my old externally regulated altenator with a newer 3 wire internally wired altenator. I was checking out Speedway's catalog and found this item. My question is, do I really need this? It looks like this just hooks the sensing wire up to the battery post negating the benefit of the 3 wire system. I also assume that the line from the ignition switch has a diode in it to prevent back feed.
If you're hanging a common internally regulated GM alternator on your ride, you had better cough up the bucks for this problem solver. If you just wire-up the alternator with any old "parts store" plug you will have a nasty little surprise in store for you..the engine won't shut off!
Also, please check my rational here.
-The Batt line goes to the main junction of my electrical system.
-One of the spade terminals goes to the same location as the Batt line to act as the sensing unit. QUESTION: Which terminal is this?
-The other terminal goes to my dash mounted ignition switch. QUESTION: Which terminal, on the ignition switch, do I hook this up to?
Is this correct?
Thanks for your help
If you're hanging a common internally regulated GM alternator on your ride, you had better cough up the bucks for this problem solver. If you just wire-up the alternator with any old "parts store" plug you will have a nasty little surprise in store for you..the engine won't shut off!
Also, please check my rational here.
-The Batt line goes to the main junction of my electrical system.
-One of the spade terminals goes to the same location as the Batt line to act as the sensing unit. QUESTION: Which terminal is this?
-The other terminal goes to my dash mounted ignition switch. QUESTION: Which terminal, on the ignition switch, do I hook this up to?
Is this correct?
Thanks for your help