1961 Chevy Bel Air generator

1961 CHEVROLET BEL AIR
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HANLEY1
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Electrical problem
1961 Chevy Bel Air V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic n/a miles

Im trying to change over from a generator to an alternator and im having trouble getting my headlights and dashboard lights working is there a wiring diagram for the electic to make this changeover.thanks
Oct 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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MIKE H R
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The lights had run off a power lead , Summit and year one have one wire altinators that fit your chevy if you don't all ready have one. They eliminate the need for a voltage regulator Enclosing a diagram of wiring. If you can't read it save it as a jpeg and then you can enlarge it.


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Oct 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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