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Convert current 1 wire alternator to 3 wire set up?

Jan 20, 2008 by Ray H | Posted in Chevrolet

I have a '79 Corvette recently purchased, has a chromed 100A alternator connect only via one wire (BAT terminal on alternator) to the battery (in rear passenger compartment).

I would like to use a "voltage sense wire" connected

I can't see why you wouldn't be able to.
The internals are the same, and as you stated the alternator will work much better.
Some people think the one wire system is cleaner, but it is not better.

part one of Rob's first stint out on Saturday of the 24 hours of Lemons ...

came in under caution to find a spark plug wire had fallen off of # 8 cylinder. Went back out only to lose power again because the alternator ...