1971 Chevy Malibu alternator wires

1971 CHEVROLET MALIBU
139,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KERRPLUNK
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I would like to know where the two wire connector leads too going out of the alternator.I see that one is marked F for feild.What does this mean?
Sep 3, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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alternator has 3 wires. Blue wire runs to the alternator regulator (marked F). White wire also runs to the regulator. Red wire runs to ignition switch and has a fusible link attached (orange) which runs to the regulator.
Sep 3, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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