IIRC the external voltage regulators were made by both Mitsubishi and Hitachi.
The Parts Manual only shows Mitsubishi for the alternator.
Pete
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Hall, Phillip B. (MSFC-ED03)" <Phillip.B.Hall@nasa.gov>
> Good points John. My '66 has the one-wire GM alt and like it. It
> takes charging issues out of the equation, but as you said - there are
> draw-backs.
>
> On the 67 2000, the wiring is in very good condition and has a new
> regulator. I will have the system tested and put it back stock. I
> don't have plans for 12" woofers or even driving lights.
>
> The alternator on the car is made by Mitsubishi. Is that stock???? I
> don't remember them being manufactured by Mitu. The other alts I have I
> think are built by Hitachi. Hope to get it all sorted out Friday.
>
> Phil
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+phillip.b.hall=nasa.gov@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+phillip.b.hall=nasa.gov@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of John F Sandhoff
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:56 PM
> To: Hall, Phillip B. (MSFC-ED03)
> Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Mitty Bad News
>
> REgarding a dead alternator, the question arose:
> > Now - repair original or one-wire... That is the question....
>
> Is you car taxing the original alternator (added lights, big stereo,
> whatever)? Do you have other problems (bad wiring, flaky regulator)? If
> you have a stock setup, with good wiring and no special needs, then a
> set of brushes in the existing alternator and you're likely ready to go.
> A one-wire means easier to get a replacement on the road, it bypasses
> bad wiring, it gives more power BUT requires bypassing the ammeter so
> now you don't know when that new alt goes south :-)
>
> Yes, yes, there's ways around that. Use a shunt and have the ammeter
> pass part of the load. Or use a two-wire and add the idiot light
> circuit. But doing it right requires wiring changes. Doing it wrong
> risks burning down the car.
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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