Converting external reg to internal regulator help
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As you can see here the wire size differences between the factory wires from the original style alternator and the new internal regulated alternator (80A). Are the wire size differences going to create problems with the original harness and the 80A alternator?
Original wires were for 12V or 24?
I would bet that the main charging wire is the only one to worry about being too thin.
can you check the diameters of the copper?
can you check the diameters of the copper?
While the physical plugs are different than what I dealt with on my 3F, since you’re dealing with 12V I imagine the wiring changes are similar. Check out my thread on making the same conversion...
If you have your wiring diagram handy it’s a straightforward modification.
If you have your wiring diagram handy it’s a straightforward modification.
Yes that is the charging connection.
The 3 wires in the green connector are probably a battery voltage sensor wire, a wire to the dashboard alternator light (or maybe gauge) and a wire to the “ignition” key switch.
I think the wire gauge of those three is not going to be a problem.
The 3 wires in the green connector are probably a battery voltage sensor wire, a wire to the dashboard alternator light (or maybe gauge) and a wire to the “ignition” key switch.
I think the wire gauge of those three is not going to be a problem.
Check out the link I posted a few posts up... wiring diagrams there.