Alternators
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well hell you just cost me an extra 70 bucks!
redeemable on those turbo pistons??
nice find!!!
Put a maxi fuse on it too...ever shorts out have fuse save it...hopefully.
IIRC I set my maxi fuse value 25 amp below rated output...
rhkcommander
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I just ran a single cable to my 3g 130 - The second cable I looped onto the other post. Might not be ideal, I don't know.
Robt.Webster
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I too ended up purchasing a one-wire alternator from DB Electric, but because I am running V-belts, this was the model that I purchased:
http://dbelectrical.com/p-4713-new-ford-truck-car-220-amp-high-output-alternator-1965-1992-7749.aspx
As someone else said, the alternator needs to see some rpm before the residual magnetism will energize the field and to start charging. I have read that it may be possible to connect a switched hot source to the the green wire on the alternator connector (will require a new connector) to flash the field immediately so that the alternator will start charging at lower rpm. This may also fix the issue with the alternator warning light not working. I have been able to get DB Electric to answer these questions, and don't want to "just try it" and fry the regulator. If anyone knows these answers, it would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, rather than use the fuse setpoint supplied wit the alternator, i went with a marine type 200 amp circuit breaker. This is a bit below the 225 amp rated output of the alternator. I was able to mount it in the location of the original voltage regulator. (see photos)
http://dbelectrical.com/p-4713-new-ford-truck-car-220-amp-high-output-alternator-1965-1992-7749.aspx
As someone else said, the alternator needs to see some rpm before the residual magnetism will energize the field and to start charging. I have read that it may be possible to connect a switched hot source to the the green wire on the alternator connector (will require a new connector) to flash the field immediately so that the alternator will start charging at lower rpm. This may also fix the issue with the alternator warning light not working. I have been able to get DB Electric to answer these questions, and don't want to "just try it" and fry the regulator. If anyone knows these answers, it would be greatly appreciated.
On a side note, rather than use the fuse setpoint supplied wit the alternator, i went with a marine type 200 amp circuit breaker. This is a bit below the 225 amp rated output of the alternator. I was able to mount it in the location of the original voltage regulator. (see photos)
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Not very happy with power master right now.
I expected an alternator with the black finish and only 1 wire showing.
Instead I got this.
I coulda done tht....
Am I being too picky?
If anyone has a DB ELECTRIC 1 wire, does it look like this??
I expected an alternator with the black finish and only 1 wire showing.
Instead I got this.
I coulda done tht....
Am I being too picky?
If anyone has a DB ELECTRIC 1 wire, does it look like this??
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rhkcommander
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That is what I did to my 3g... Except cleaner since I used old connectors
Robt.Webster
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Here are a few pictures of my one-wire alternator from DB Electric. Hope that they are helpful.
You will note that I kept the original alternator to battery charging wire and ran the newer heavier gauge 4-0 wire in parallel with this. I also found a replacement connector to the voltage regulator to provide a connection for the green/black wire in the hopes that this will restore the alternator warning light function. Have not tried it as yet.
You will note that I kept the original alternator to battery charging wire and ran the newer heavier gauge 4-0 wire in parallel with this. I also found a replacement connector to the voltage regulator to provide a connection for the green/black wire in the hopes that this will restore the alternator warning light function. Have not tried it as yet.
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Thats how they come...dont know why...and oddly got a stock alt has black centre and natural aluminum on ends...opposite of Powermastrr....lmao
Stop whining like school kid
as a school kid i couldnt afford a 350 dollar alternator.
i expected those wires to be internal.
when you custom order, shat best be right..
guess ill make a clean aluminum cover for it now that i have a pan brake
i got your whine. now put your damn tin foil hat back on old man
i expected those wires to be internal.
when you custom order, shat best be right..
guess ill make a clean aluminum cover for it now that i have a pan brake
i got your whine. now put your damn tin foil hat back on old man
FYI,
This is what a 1 wire alternator of this calibur
Should look like.
This is what a 1 wire alternator of this calibur
Should look like.
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put your glasses on old man and LOOK!!!
1 wire connection.
You said ONE WIRE.....NOT ONE WIRE CONNECTION ....there is a difference....no wire in picture...
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