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MadMech

Post subject: AU engine in EL - alternator electrical connnections

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:34 pm

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The AU alternator has a 3pin connector and the EL one is different and just 2 pins.

What's the best way to get around this?

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:51 pm

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I did that to my ef mate.

Unfortunately Had to get an AU altenator .
Should be able to pick ont up for 80 - 200$ pending where you look.

Hope this helps

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:31 pm

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Thanks ddoth but I have the AU altenator already and the ELECTRICAL connectors are different - were your the same?

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:51 pm

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Can you just use an EL alternator

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Go to wreckers and get AU connectors & wire to alternator.. Solder and heatsink ... Done!!!

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so where does the extra wire come from

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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:16 pm

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As I understand it the 3 altenator pins are LSB with the S being unused and that the L and B match the 2 on the EL 2 pin connector. Can anyone confirm or correct this?

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one could be an earth the other two are positive and negative

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or voltage sense!

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that too, would make a bit of sense...

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