1st. Generation Alternator Poles

[CMiddlebrook]

I have an early 91 W-350 that I'm installing an alternator driven tach in, and the instructions ask how many pole the alternator is. Does anyone have an idea? My choices for pre-calibrated settings are 8,10,12,14,16. Also, the instructions say that an "R" or "W" or "AC" terminal is required. I know that the alternator doesn't have the "R" or "W" terminal. Does anyone know the "AC" terminal location if any, or is this one of the field terminals?

 

[Paychk]

w terminal install:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132600



Not sure how many poles there are, FSM doesn't specify.

 

[PToombs]

Paychk, I knew this would come in handy for somebody, glad I could help. CMiddlebrook, this works good still no problems.

Good luck!

 

[swankmetal]

ya pete, your write-up should go in FAQ or be made into a sticky or something. it will be referenced a lot i think.

 

[PToombs]

You haven't done that yet? You know i'm clemputer delitterit. How's yours working? Get that blowby figured out?

 

[swankmetal]

i think that's a job for pastor bob or something. as far as my truck, i'm in FLORIDA!!!!!!! pretty happy about it too (it's not snowing here). i'll be home too soon though and be getting back to work on it.