Changing my 1 Wire Alternator to a 3 Wire Alternator! How and why?
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Yes! It's possible to change most modern 1 wire alternators to 3 wire. But, most importantly we need to discuss why you NEED a 3 wire alternator for your classic car. I need it because I want my Alternator Idiot light to tell me when my alternator is not charging. Is it not charging, or maybe I threw a belt! Not good, either way. Remember? I broke down because of that exact issue. Here's the One wire Alternator Diagnosis, and install.    • How to diagnose an Alternator, and pr...  

In this video, "Changing my 1 Wire Alternator to a 3 Wire Alternator! How and why?" we discuss the differences between a one wire and a three wire alternator. Then we get to go through the process of making sure my idiot light in the gauge cluster works with my Painless Performance wire harness. A very CRITICAL step, especially if you have a 68 through 72 Pontiac! Subscribe to follow along with the process, and for other project ideas for your ride!

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PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO SERIES:

Tuff Stuff Alternator for March Serpentine Kits; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSHCH7Q?...

Painless Performance High Amp Alternator Wire Kit;
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RZS6F0?...

Accel Motorcyle Battery Cable Set, 6 Gauge
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Painless Performance 1/2" Wire Loom
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Painless Performance Full Loom Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AVXRF8?...

This channel is all about how to's and what to watch out for, when working on your own car. Mike is at the tail end of rebuilding his Pontiac 400, which is now a Butler Performance 467, because a Roller Lifter Broke! (see link below). Also fresh off of installing a New TREMEC TKO 600 from Silver Sport Transmissions. Subscribe to watch more projects on this built, not bought, 1969 Pontiac GTO.

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