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From: "sosnaenergyconsulting" <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>
To: "Kathy and Erich Coiner" <kathy.coiner@gte.net>
Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: CAT alternator bracket
> Hi Eric:
>
> Thanks to you and to all who replied. After some 'dithering', I went
> with a GM type 1-wire alternator. Not sure of the Amps, something like
> 60, I think. Lots more than I'll probably ever need. It should line up
> just like the Ford item, and might need a spacer, which I can cut to
> fit. Hopefully I'll get it installed tomorrow.
>
> With the internally regulated alternators, is it still possible to wire
> things so that the "ignition" light goes on when the key is turned and/
> or if the alternator quits working?
>
> Regards
>
> David
I can't speak about the alternator you have. The Tuff stuff one I bought
had a second wire hanging out of the alternator. That makes it a one wire
alternator with two wires. Any way , that wire is to hook up to the idiot
light.
Erich
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