My '62 is finally up & running, just lacking the "juice"... and would rather NOT fry a new alternator.
Does anybody have a detailed diagram of their GM alternator conversion they'd be willing to share? I have a 3rd Gen alternator with a 4-wire plug(P-L-I/F-S), though, only 2 wires get used.
Some threads I've read either have deleted images or lack details I need.
I'd really appreciate the help.
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GM Alternator conversion
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GM Alternator conversion
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Re: GM Alternator conversion
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I used this for my 62 when I did the alternator conversion. It works very well.
It isn't the cheapest solution but it was a lot better than the jerry rigged method that was on the car when I started.
I used this for my 62 when I did the alternator conversion. It works very well.
It isn't the cheapest solution but it was a lot better than the jerry rigged method that was on the car when I started.
Thomas Cofield
1962 Hardtop, 'Thumper' Red/Black
1962 Hardtop, 'The Survivor' White/Red
VTCI-PNW
RSSVTCI
1962 Hardtop, 'Thumper' Red/Black
1962 Hardtop, 'The Survivor' White/Red
VTCI-PNW
RSSVTCI
Re: GM Alternator conversion
As for the wiring, I had no problem with just running one wire to the solenoid and grounding the other. I didn't do anything special. Other than the generator light not working it seems to work fine.
Thomas Cofield
1962 Hardtop, 'Thumper' Red/Black
1962 Hardtop, 'The Survivor' White/Red
VTCI-PNW
RSSVTCI
1962 Hardtop, 'Thumper' Red/Black
1962 Hardtop, 'The Survivor' White/Red
VTCI-PNW
RSSVTCI
Re: GM Alternator conversion
I recently installed a 1 wire Tuff Stuff alt. on the 64 and couldn't be happier with its performance.
We also installed EFI and a large electric fan that can draw 24 amps by itself. With those sizable loads, headlights, 6 tail lights with brakes on and heater fan on high, it still keeps up just fine at IDLE.
You can leave all the original wiring and V regulator installed but you don't hook up all the wires, just the larger charge wire. However, with our extra load we elected to install a 6awg lead directly to the starter solenoid.
Scott
We also installed EFI and a large electric fan that can draw 24 amps by itself. With those sizable loads, headlights, 6 tail lights with brakes on and heater fan on high, it still keeps up just fine at IDLE.
You can leave all the original wiring and V regulator installed but you don't hook up all the wires, just the larger charge wire. However, with our extra load we elected to install a 6awg lead directly to the starter solenoid.
Scott
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.