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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 6/26/2006


Question
have a 1967 american 440 wagon,232 six,automatic
bought a one wire alternator not sure what wires to cap and stow.  

Answer
If your AMC came with a Motorola alternator, the wires should be:
Green, Orange, Red, & Black.
Green, Orange  & Black run to the regulator.
Red is the HOT or alternator output wire.
The Red wire is the one you would probably use on your new alternator, but never having used one before, I can't be 100% sure.
I recommend going to the altenator manufactuer's websight and see if they have a wiring schematic.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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