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kinda new member with a couple of questions

#1 Post by knockem out jon » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:44 am

i have a 69 z28 bbc and i am currently installing a painless wiring harness. the car had a voltage reg. before but i think i can delete
this if i am only running a one wire shogun alt.? the car is majority
of the time a trailer king. i have one other question about the wire
coming from the alt.. can i run this wire straight to the b+ on the
starter, instead of running it all the way back to the batteries in
the trunk.? will this affect my kill switch.? any help would be appreciated.... i am not an electrician
so go easy....
by the way this site is really cool and helpful. hope i can help
some of you guys sometime. thanks.

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#2 Post by knockem out jon » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:27 am

this kit is an 18 circuit kit and has all the necessary wiring. i am
just trying to condense it a bit(simplify)...just trying to give
any info. that may be needed.
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#3 Post by John_Heard » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:56 am

You shouldn't need the old external voltage regulator if you're using a one wire alternator. You could run it to the starter solenoid as long as the only other wire on that post is the battery cable running back to the trunk.

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#4 Post by knockem out jon » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:25 am

hey i think do not have anything but the large b+ cable to the
top post( i am at work). but if there is anything else are you suggesting thati run this straight to the battery or kill switch...not that i doubt you but what is the reason? wouldnt it be the same no matter which end of the cable i hook to? remember i am not an eletrician.... thanks
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#5 Post by John_Heard » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:11 am

Saves the weight of that long heavy cable if you run it to the starter solenoid where the battery cable is vs. having to run it the length of the car.

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#6 Post by knockem out jon » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:18 am

thanks for the quick response.... this is the best help site i have ever
come across. you guys are great, it is just like having an expert or at least someone that has done it before right there in my shop.
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