1970 two field alternator????????

[graybo]

Hi guys.  I know this has probably been discussed but.....  I just bought a replacement alternator from Auto Zone for my 1970 Superbird Clone.  It has only 1 field tab.  My new wiring harness has two field wires along with the hot terminal.  Can I use this single field alternator with my 1970 wiring set up?  Thanks for all imput. 

[Pete in NH]

Hi,

No, with the two wire field harness if you have the electronic regulator you have to use a two field wire 1970 and up alternator. They gave you the wrong alternator, and you need to return it for the correct one. With the electronic regulator on a 1970 and up there is really no way to adapt it to a single field wire alternator.

[graybo]

Thanks PETE.  Much appreciated

[Nacho-RT74]

actually there is a way to convert it, drilling couple of holes on the blank space left, to fit the brush and isolator assembly HOWEVER, you didn't pay for something what needs to be modified, so the best is make the return