use 1 wire connector generator with a 3 wire orig 8N system

My 8N generator went out. Bought a generator. They sent me a one-wire connector on the generator, and say they cannot get the 3-wire connector generator. Does anyone know if the 3 wires can be connected some way to the one wire generator so I can use the one-wire generator? I have 3 wires, red, green and yellow, that went to red, green and yellow terminals on the generator. This generator they sent me has a single wire connector. Anyway to combine or ??? the 3 wires so it works with the single wire terminal generator?
Many thanks. Mike 804-502-4468 in Richmond, Va.
 
Just my opinion, but I would send it back, it's not what you ordered. Then take yours to an auto electric shop and have it repaired/rebuilt.
 

Dear Jim, thanks for the suggestion to take the generator to a shop and have it rebuilt.
That is probably easier than trying to find a 3-wire. Such common sense, and I didn't think of it. Bad. Thanks for taking the time to give that info. That is what I am going to do. From Virginia (Richmond) to Washington (State of).
 
Send that wrong genny back and get a refund. I sent you an email with the correct 3-wire 8N gennys I have for sale. Trying to rewire a 1-wire is not going to be cost effective. Again, my email included here -must be in CLASSIC VIEW to access it...

Tim Daley(MI)
 
Yes, the original parts were designed to be rebuilt over and over. Most 'new' stuff made and sold today is just cheaply cloned items made in Cheena -the land where Quality Control doesn't exist. Ford Starters and generators are no exception but the key is to take them to a reliable shop that knows about these vintage parts and the correct way they are wired. Many do not know, and despise working on anything 6-volt. I've had guys bring me their N's with electrical issues and upon my inspection, come to find out their 3-brush generators were wired incorrectly internally and the third brush was removed altogether. If you don't know what an "A" Circuit and a "B" Circuit are, you shouldn't be in the business. Trying to convert a 1-wire/3-brush unit would be waste and expensive. Many new internal parts would be required including an 8N back plate but I don't think they interchange anyway.

Tim Daley(MI)
 

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