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Old 04-16-2023, 09:07 AM   #12
5851a
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Default Re: Gen to Alt Conversion - Easy?

I used the complete Alt charging set up from a 65 Galaxie on a 56 Ford. The Alt, the wiring to the regulator and gutted the cars harness to get the resistance wire and charge bulb. The resistance wire just parallels the red light wire so if the bulb burns out it will keep charging. Worked great. The 65 was selected since it was the 352 donor for the 56 and had all the parts needed. If you do go the salvage route select a donor car with the red lamp and not the gauges as the harnesses are different. You will need to strip the entire harness to follow the lamp wire back to the ignition switch. There are easier methods but it was no cost for me at the time.
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