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Tony, NY · 12-24-2015, 03:50 PM

From my experience, 1 wire doesn't charge until you rev the engine over a certain rpm (initially). After mine failed, the rebuilder suggested going back to 3 wire which I did. Charges right from the start.

12-24-2015, 03:50 PM	#9
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: 1 wire vs 3 wire alternator From my experience, 1 wire doesn't charge until you rev the engine over a certain rpm (initially). After mine failed, the rebuilder suggested going back to 3 wire which I did. Charges right from the start.