Most (80-90%) of the GM alternators made in the 70's (the physically bigger
ones of 35-60 amps) will work just fine as one wire alternators. The main
difference is that you will need about 2000 rpms to get them to start
initially. I have three HM vehicles with them...
A master disonnect switch will prevent the dead battery. Running an
automotive battery flat time after time is not good.
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Shannon <fordpart@bellsouth.net>
To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 11:04 PM
Subject: [MV] self exciting alternators
> This is a side note about using the delco "one wire" or self exciting
> alternator.
> They work well and are a easy way out on antique vehicles of all kinds
> and have become acceptable at many judged shows but the have a small
> constant drain which will kill a battery after a week or two of non
> use. So if you have a dead battery every once in a while it is normal.
>
>
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