got a dog named Devon and a cat named Scooter and a She cat named Fluffy
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Alternators-----one wire and 2 wire Original Message Jan 28, 2005 6:45 pm
I have a Pecan tree shaker with a 1968 Dodge engine. It is working fine but I want to buy me a spare alternator. Checking with the salvage yard I find all they have are Two (2) wire alternators. Mine on the engine is a One (1) wire. Can I put a jumper wire across the two and make it work or would it probably damage the windings. Appreciate some help--Will
This message was modified Jan 28, 2005 by pecanmanwill
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Re: Alternators-----one wire and 2 wire Reply #3 Jan 29, 2005 1:48 am
Will - I would weigh the cost of the "used" junkyard alternator versus a rebuilt one. Usually a rebuilt alternator can be had for under $40 at most auto parts shops. DEFINITELY DO NOT jump the 2 terminals as you will probably fry the alternator. But I want to say that there IS A WAY to use a 2 wire alternator in a single wire application. I'll have to do some digging in my old Motor Manuals for some particulars.
got a dog named Devon and a cat named Scooter and a She cat named Fluffy
Joined: Dec 3, 2002
Points: 677
Re: Alternators-----one wire and 2 wire Reply #4 Jan 29, 2005 6:53 am
Tom---The Lord has been so good to me. I feel you, Marty, and bbwb are right. I was afraid to jump them. They are both marked field. It has a seperate terminal for the battery voltage. I am going to take it to a auto supply place that checks them for nothing and see what they do to check it. If it is bad I will probably buy a rebuilt one as you recommended. Thanks again and the Lord watch over you and your families, today, and always---Will
