[Roger2006]

I already know what most of you have to say about the 12v converson...but i had to do it now for anyone reading this intrested in doing it i say no the kits they sell you do not fit and please dont cut your hood to make it fit i had to do alot of work to make it almost fit under my hood dont worry i didnt modify anything that i can not reverse..

I need help i dont study 12v electronics ... the alterator has a postive wire i ran that to the positive on my battery soo i got that far ...Now what to i do with the f termial and the r termial on the alterator???? is this enough information??? any help would make my night much easyer

 

[DJ54]

A good starter/generator shop worth their salt, can convert that alternator to a single wire.

 

[merlynr]

google bob melville 12v conversion diagrams

 

[Cardinal_Chris]

I took my old generator to the local shop and he made it into an alternator. I have attached the the document that I am using to wire up my M.

Here are some notes about the drawing:
*The green square between the ignition switch and ignition coil is the resistor that most kits have in them (About $15)
*I had to buy a new 12V Voltage Regulator (My 6V was shot anyway) ($25)
*The drawing shows a positive ground, but its actually a negative ground

 

[cjet69]

We used an alternator from a Datsun B-210 made by Mitsubishi. It's small Dia. gives good hood clearance. We used a ford electronic regulator also.

 

[cjet69]

Another option would be a single wire small diameter alt. like this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CHEVY-M...CI%2BUA%2BFICS&otn=21&pmod=250795262798&ps=54

 

[Robmc]

When using a 12volt alternator, are you changing to a 12volt starter or using the 6 volt?

 

[deerseeker001]

i converted mine and used the same old 6 volt starter.

 

[dt5020]

i converted mine and used the same old 6 volt starter.

dido, except the conversion was on an 8n Ford, but still used the same 6 volt starter.

my wd and 8n both used an old Delco 2 wire alternator, the two wires were just wired together, I don't recall were the wire ran, but I think it went to the alt gauge, then a wire to the one post on the ignition switch (had a car type ignition). Don't quote me on it though.