RinkerTinker
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- Sep 18, 2012
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79 rinker rideau w/ mercruiser 898 - I ordered a new alternator because the old one was in bad shape and had no splash screen (3-wire). I have read mixed reviews on using one wire alternators. The the two wires excite it, crucial in some applications and not in others. So the only difference I see is a one-wire alternator turns on automatically at a higher rpm. Anyone know if I am safe to change to the one-wire? any personal experience with problems from this switch on this engine? Thanks!!!