Alternator rebuild concern
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From: Central Ks
Car: 1985 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: 350, .5 lift cam, Holly 650
Transmission: Monster Transmission 700R4-2K stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 10 bolt, 3.42
Alternator rebuild concern
In the process of rebuilding an alternative, and noticed a couple differences between the two. It looks like im missing a ground and resistor (see picture). I think I figured out the missing resistor - difference between 1 wire and 3 wire alternators.
Still not sure if I need the ground. Any thoughts?
P.s. - the alternator missing the components is a Powermaster (capable of 1 or 3 wire operation), and the other is a duralast reman 3 wire). Both are 12si alternators.
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From: belle fourche,s.d.
Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Alternator rebuild concern
I think the resistor is for cars that originally had volt gauge-resistor prevents backfeed from alty to ignition +.The strap from rectifier to terminal on back of alternator is for electric choke.
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 215
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From: Central Ks
Car: 1985 Pontiac Firebird S/E
Engine: 350, .5 lift cam, Holly 650
Transmission: Monster Transmission 700R4-2K stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 10 bolt, 3.42
Re: Alternator rebuild concern
Thank you for the helpful response! You're a saint!
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