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Main Power Feed on 1958-1962 Chevy Impalas & NovasFiled Under: Connections, Tech Tips

Customers often ask why there is a need to change the horn relay when converting a 1958-62 Chevrolet Fullsize and Nova car from the stock generator to an internally regulated alternator. The reason is that on a car equipped with a generator, the “battery” terminal on the voltage regulator served as the main battery power distribution block. When that regulator is removed and the car is converted from a generator to an internally regulated alternator, we loose that distribution point. Read the rest of this entry »

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The 69 Camaro Classic Update wiring kit has a orange fan wire. Is this a 12 volt constant or ignition switch wire?Filed Under: Frequently Asked Questions

The orange electric fan wire in question is a 12v keyed ignition source. Please refer to instruction sheet 500668 / Engine / sheet #3 / front light wiring / electric fan.

There has been discussion over this circuit being keyed or constant power (fans running after vehicle off).
Following the lead of GM’s decision in the early 80′s, American Autowire chose to run this as a keyed circuit, for safety reasons.

Tags: 1969, 69, camaro, fan, wire, wiring