External to Internal regulated alternator

[sirstude]

Someone posted a diagram on how to convert from an external regulated alternator to an internal regulated alternator for GM, that I don't seem to be able to find.  I would like to get rid of the old stuff on my 65 Impala and upgrade but never have been able to really figure out the wiring.  I must have to jump at least some of the wires going to the regulator, and what hooks to the alternator (not a 1 wire)?

Doug

[1FATGMC]

Someone posted a diagram on how to convert from an external regulated alternator to an internal regulated alternator for GM, that I don't seem to be able to find.  I would like to get rid of the old stuff on my 65 Impala and upgrade but never have been able to really figure out the wiring.  I must have to jump at least some of the wires going to the regulator, and what hooks to the alternator (not a 1 wire)?

Doug

You can convert the 3 wire to the 1 wire by using a self-energizing voltage regulator from a one wire and putting it in the 3 wire.  I've done it.  Most parts houses don't stock these, so after a bad experience myself, I recommend carrying a spare.  They are cheap.

I have more on my site ( HERE )  .

The one wire does only have one wire going from it to your main panel.

I was sorry to here you weren't going to be at Speed Week   .  We will get you a tape of the Stude's efforts.  We plan on having 2 inboard cameras this year, which should give a better picture down the course and also of Hooley, since they won't have to deal with two different light references.  We also hope to have 2 other cameras.  One down track and another at the starting line.

c ya, Sum

[sirstude]

Sum,

I am as dissapointed as can be, but that is my job sometimes.  I know on the internal to one wire, but not from the old external regulated setup.  Don't know what wires to connect together at the core support where the regulator is.

Thanks
Doug

ps.
do good on the salt!  Say hi to the "stay in school" guys from Montana, if you see them.

[sirstude]

I found a diagram, so I am set, I was sure it was pretty simple.



http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/RConvert.html