Alternator

[outlawz916]

Will a GM three wire alternator charge a battery if the #1 field wire is connected to anything?? I've heard that if it isn't connected but if you rev your engine when you start up the engine it will start charging your battery and people claim they have ran their car like that for years without problems. Is this possible/true??

 

[outlawz916]

or can you run the #1 field wire to the battery post on the alternator if you put a diode in between them??

 

[rustybeercan]

I always go to my local alternator/starter shop & have them turn mine into a 1-wire!

Beercan

 

[chevellelovermichael]

1 is for the dash mounted light/gauge,sometimes you have to put a diode in it, or your engine will keep running after the key is shut off. 2 can go to bat terminal on back of alternator. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35244

 

[sneakysnake]

Ill add this it shows a little more.