This thread could bring up some discussion on the pros and cons of a single wire alternator such as the requirement to have to reach a certain speed to start the charge cycle, the fact that there should be a fusible link equivalent to the output of the alternator in the line, that the wire to the positive (or negative terminal on an older 6v Ford) needs to be correctly sized depending on location, or that if the battery wire to the solenoid of the starter is always hot, it can be used or that it might be necessary to use a diode to prevent afterrun when the engine is off.

I'm probably using a single wire alternator on my project car, but had I known some of these tidbits, probably would have reconsidered - and may yet as my Powermaster 100 amp alternator can be set up either way.

Just some food for thought from our resident electrical guys - as I keep saying that I'm a mechanical dude