alternator question

Clint3240

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i have a late 80s chevy in my boat and the alterntor went on me. the old one had 2 perminant wires in a black rubber fitting. the new one has the same rubber fitting but no wires and says do nto remove. i heard these wires go to the key swith. do i need them? the alternator seems to charge without. i ws just wondering what exactly they do. thanks.
 
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Re: alternator question

Just wanted to say that unfortunately I can't answer your question because I have exactly the same one. The old alternator had two wires coming out of that plug and the new one has none????
 

chiefalen

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Re: alternator question

When my alternator went i just ordered the same one wire wise as the one i had from DB electric on e-bay, had more amps was the only difference.

Why didn't you guys do the same?
 
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