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One wire alternator
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One wire alternator
I switched to one wire alternators with two Perko switches in my '62 Connie. Currently, the charge wire is at the starter post. Anyone care to chime in on how you're set up?
Re: One wire alternator
Has to go through the amp meter first
Jim Staib
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
Re: One wire alternator
Did you run it through the ammeter shunt? I just installed voltmeters and disconnected the ammeters. They really don't tell you as much as a volt meter.
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Re: One wire alternator
voltmeters is the way to go.
John in Va.
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
Re: One wire alternator
Where did you place your voltmeters?
Re: One wire alternator
The voltmeter is connected to an circuit that is switched by the key switch. The logical place is the power to the oil pressure and temp guages. That's where mine are connected.
Jim Evans
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