Re: 1 wire alternator confusion

Posted by BigKev On 2022/12/8 10:29:24

Generally, a 1-wire (which I have in the Jackard) is just the battery stud. No other terminals.

If it has the other terminals, it is a 3-wire (One Bat stud and two terminals).

A 3-wire won't charge unless it is "excited".


This may help:https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/alternators-1-vs-3-wire-with-painless-performance-and-ron-francis/