Allergydoc
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I am thinking of upgrading the charging system on a 57 to an alternator. Has anyone done this, what is involved and any suggestions would be appreciated. -Larry
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Hey Larry I have done this years ago. I used a one wire alternator with a internal regulator. I am not positive, but I think you hook the armature wire from the regulator to the battery post on the alternator along with the existing battery wire. Then move the armature wire from the regulator to the battery post on the regulator. Your armature post will no longer have a wire now. You are basically using the regulator for a junction block. If your car has a idiot light you may have to clip that wire. Like I said I am going from memory so make sure first.I am thinking of upgrading the charging system on a 57 to an alternator. Has anyone done this, what is involved and any suggestions would be appreciated. -Larry