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FWIW, a couple years ago I bought a AD244 alternator from a junk yard for $40. It is an extremely common 2 wire alternator found in newer style ('01+) full size GM trucks/SUVs.
I'm sure you could buy a 1 wire alternator with a V groove pulley for the same price or less if you looked at junk...
Beautiful work. I'll get to that point someday.
What's the big deal with 1 wire alternators though? Why not use a 2 wire alternator that monitors battery charge levels and doesn't require being spun as quickly to charge?
Mine is registered historic with State Farm "antique classic" insurance for now. The restrictions are limited to 2000 miles a year and no major modifications to the vehicle. I can leave the state with that insurance, I can drive it to the store or work once in a while, just so long as I don't...