RE: Alts, and One-Point 360s

[renarac@domain.elided]

Well, not really. A 63a will dim at idle too. Dirty contacts do it to
'ya every time. As a matter of fact, it's difficult to find a rebuilt chevy
alternator that isn't 63A. Even if you specifiy the low output, you'll get
a 63A one. It's just cheaper for the re-manufacturers to do it one 
way.

Owen Minor
Tacoma,WA
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   >From:    	jmbrodsky@domain.elided
   >To:        	ihc@domain.elided
   >Subject:    	Alts, and One-Point 360s
   >Date:    	Mon, Dec 15, 1997  3:42 AM
   >
   >Scott,
   >
   >        AFAIK, the red wire to the back of the alternator is the 12V reference 
   >voltage for the regulator inside.  The two wires on the plug are: one to the 
   >internal electrics(in the truck)/battery, one to the coil.  It may be: one to 
   >the internal electrics, and one to the coil/battery, as with no battery in the 
   >truck you can run the motor, but the lights will get REAL bright, since there is
   >now no reference.  I'm pretty sure the latter is correct since you can run the 
   >car with no alt and the battery powers the coil. so, is this the way all?
   >
   >One wire from the plug is coil/battery, the other is truck internal electrics, 
   >ie. dome light, radio, etc.?        
   >
   >        When you're playing in there, just make sure NEVER short the
   >red lug on the back to ground.  It pops the regulator/rectifier at the
   >speed of light, then it's either a $12 rebuild kit, or an exchange
   >alternator.
   >
   >        Speaking of Alts, is anyone else in the situation where a
   >previous owner bought a new one to replace a blown 63A unit and put in
   >a new 35A unit?  I'm pretty sure that's why we all have dim headlights
   >at idle.  My T'all doesn't dim the lights, and I've measured 53A at idle!
   >
   >
   >     -Joel Brodsky
   >
   >         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
   >         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
   >         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.
   >
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   >
   >Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 18:11:47 -0800
   >From: Scott Machalk <smachalk@domain.elided>
   >Subject: Alternator problem
   >
   >Thanks to everyone who had alternator suggestions. Luckily I looked this
   >morning and found one of the wires hanging off the alternator. Hooked it
   >back up and good as new.
   >
   >Here's a new question. I've looked at the shop manual but I'm still
   >confused. What are the three wires on the alternator for. I want to
   >eventually get a PowerMaster 100 amp alternator to replace mine.
   >PowerMaster people told me they have a model that bolts right in, but it is
   >the one wire type. What would I be missing?
   >
   >Thanks in advance.
   >
   >Scott Machalk
   >smachalk@domain.elided
   >1979 Scout II 345 727 I can see again
   >
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   >
   >
   >        About 9 years ago I had this little Pontiac T1000, with a 1600 I-4.  
   >Anyway it's the same thing as a Chevette, and it purred.  I could beat hondas 
   >left and right and I was pretty Adretti'd with the car.  Well, there is a one 
   >way street here called 6th ave, and it's one way for about 2miles, the it goes 
   >to two ways with alot of flashing lights so you don't screw up.  OK, so rainy 
   >day, me and a buddy horsing around, (I used to grab the E-brake just to chirp 
   >the old tires it had on it, What better way to replace them huh?).  I yank the 
   >brake, the car spins around 180, now I'm going 40mph pointing the wrong 
   >direction, yet still travelling in the correct direction in a forward gear!  I 
   >had the opportunity to see the driver of the Ford Pickup behind me, both 
   >white-eyed, and white-knuckled, as I executed this move.  I turned the wheel to 
   >the left, the car winged back around in the same direction it started, then 
   >continued on my way.  It was a perfect OPT as described by others, no damage to 
   >me or others,, never hit a pole, curb rock, pebble, etc. But it sure humbled me 
   >from the E-brake.  I still hold that in snow the car drove better sideways than 
   >forward. ;)  
   >Another one: On the way to skiing one time w/o chains, I was driving a friend 
   >and I up while he slept.  He woke up only to see the road out the passenger 
   >window.  At which time I hear "DUDE WE'RE GOING SIDEWAYS!".  It was a long 
   >sweeping turn to the left, and it was gentle so I had fun.  Nothing like a low 
   >profile car with skinny tires!  I was in a drift the entire 1.5 mile turn.  
   >Richard Petty eat you heart out.
   >
   >
   >     -Joel Brodsky
   >
   >         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
   >         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
   >         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.
   >     
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