1969 Chevy Malibu alternator

Tiny
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  • 1969 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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The alternator that I am taking out, was marked at the terminals, 1 & 2. The new alternator has no marking. The orginal wiring has been replaced, so I can't follow the wiring diagram in the manual. Does it matter which lead goes where?
Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 7:03 PM

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Tiny
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One wire (probably a thick red one) goes straight to the battery.

The other wire (probably a smaller white one) goes to the volt meter or light.

The pigtail should only be able to plug in one way.
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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 9:41 PM

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