On almost all alternators you have battery terminal, a ground terminal, and a trigger (which the alternator uses to kick on or stay neutral), the ignition is a trigger source, the oil sensor is a source or anything else that draws electric. You might also have a tach terminal.
-Lee From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Christensen Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Liveaboard] a few questions My friend and I are installing a new alternator, we have a question: Should the post on the alternator that is marked "ignition" be connected to the push button start or the keyed switch? Regards John, Miami
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