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Alternator Upgrade: Need New Wiring?

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Old 12-06-2016, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckross1957
Thanks RAD for posting the factory wiring diagram and your observations about the details of upgrading the wiring to match a larger alternator. This has been an interesting thread with some great ideas. I am including a link with some info about automotive wiring, in particular discussing the importance of a good alternator ground.
http://www.dragzine.com/tech-stories...rancis-wiring/
Cool. Always happy to help.
Thanks for that wiring links, too. He makes a lot of good points. (i.e., using relays to power starter solenoids, instead of directly from Ign switch; properly wiring the headlight circuit so power does not go through the stalk-dimmer; and proper grounding)



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