One wire alternator and dash light?

[pomester]

I am resurrecting a Ford 881, replacing the wiring abomination of various previous owners. Last owner installed a one wire alternator which I'll keep for the time being. I know how to deal with charging systems and ammeters, and I've rewired a couple different 901 Fords with generators/regulators/dash light. I am uncertain how to include a dash (charging) light with a one wire alternator tho.

Any help?

Thanks
David

 

[Jim.ME]

I am resurrecting a Ford 881, replacing the wiring abomination of various previous owners. Last owner installed a one wire alternator which I'll keep for the time being. I know how to deal with charging systems and ammeters, and I've rewired a couple different 901 Fords with generators/regulators/dash light. I am uncertain how to include a dash (charging) light with a one wire alternator tho.

Any help?

Thanks
David

Some 1-wire alternators will support the use of an indicator light, some will not. In your case about all you can do is try it and see what happens.

 

[wore out]

I am resurrecting a Ford 881, replacing the wiring abomination of various previous owners. Last owner installed a one wire alternator which I'll keep for the time being. I know how to deal with charging systems and ammeters, and I've rewired a couple different 901 Fords with generators/regulators/dash light. I am uncertain how to include a dash (charging) light with a one wire alternator tho.

Any help?

Thanks
David

Most likely you will have to replace the internal VR with an OEM style unit, or switch out the alternator.

 

[Janicholson]

If it works with a dash light, the light should have a voltage supply from the Key (ignition or ACC terminal on one lead of the light, and the other plugged into the #1 edge mounted Spade terminal. this will duplicate the OEM for a Delco or Hitachi Alternator. (Hitachi spade is labeled "L") Jim

 

[pomester]

If it works with a dash light, the light should have a voltage supply from the Key (ignition or ACC terminal on one lead of the light, and the other plugged into the #1 edge mounted Spade terminal. this will duplicate the OEM for a Delco or Hitachi Alternator. (Hitachi spade is labeled "L") Jim

Thanks - with this help I found some internet information explaining further. Looks like the situation turns a 'one wire' alternator into a 'two wire'.

Kinda academic at the moment as the sockets are missing from both the generator light and also the transmission light on the dash. I think I remember NAPA providing them in the past, but that was the previous century. I don't see anything to help from our host.

I need to get this thing out of my shop and into use to find out what all it might need. This iteration will be less than complete and perfect.

 

[john in la]

While it is true they make knock off will work regulators in the one wire configuration for the delco 10 and 12 si alternators I have yet to see one in the price range most tractor owners are willing to pay that could not be converted to the 3 wire configuration and work better than it did as a one wire.

A true one wire 10si is a marine alternator and cost over $100.