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Alternator regulator ?? Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com Category: Repairs and Maintenance Forum Name: Engine Repair Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2166 Printed Date: November-23-2024 at 12:35am Topic: Alternator regulator ?? Posted By: dealer Subject: Alternator regulator ?? Date Posted: July-29-2005 at 2:42am I am over hauling a 79 ski nautique with a 454 merc. I am down to the charging system. Right now the set up is a one wire alternator with a external regulator. I am not sure if this one wire alternator has a built in regulator but I am assuming it does not. The system looks as if it originally had a three wire alternator but I am not positive. I am not sure if I should go with a three wire alternator set up or a one wire set up with a external regulator. Is a internal regulator better then an external or are they both the same. This boat has been changed around so many times I am not really sure what goes where but I am getting it together. I have a 1000 cold cranking battery. What Amp should the new alternator that I buy be? I dont want to start putting in 3 guage wire and all that for a 135 amp alternator. Replies: Posted By: S.T. Date Posted: July-29-2005 at 1:03pm These guys seem to think the internal regulator is better: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RA097006A - http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RA097006A They also sell the external regulators: http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RP098002 - http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RP098002 Whatever you decide to go with, they're always happy to help you get it installed properly with phone support. Posted By: 64 Skier Date Posted: July-31-2005 at 5:37am I changed my 3 wire to a one wire and use the solenoid on top of the starter rather than the remote. Very neat wiring and it's run well for a year now. ------------- 64 Skier 66" HO VTX and 67" HO Triumph http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1071&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 71CC

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