3g alternator with V belt?

[Greg5OH]

Hey guys, just wondering if i can get a 1 wire 3g alt from a 93-94 and jsut take my V belt pulley and put it on that one, and it will all bolt up just the same?

Thanks. Want to eliminate as much wiring and get some more amps where I can.

 

[theguruat12]

I got my 3G from a 3.8L 90's Taurus, swapped the pulleys easily, you will need to grind some of the ribs on the front case down a bit. Easy though.

 

[Greg5OH]

dhould spring for that when my alt took a **** last winter!, now i got a 1 year old 2g alt that wont be much good to me lol.

 

[82F100SWB]

You can grind the front of the case, or put a thin washer behind the pulley, either way works. I did the washer on my 460 truck with no issues.

 

[opusd2]

I've got the washer behind the pulley on mine, and it lines up nicely.

 

[opusd2]

And this was the best investment I have ever seen in a vehicle. I've always used a Delco 10SI on tractors when converting from a generator or external regulator, but I think this may be the route I will take from now on. I should have done this when the alternator took a dump on my 79 Bronco earlier this year, but will probably do it when I repower that Bronco when I finally 86 that 351M for something worthwhile. It's just as easy to do as a Delco rewire, and has so far been much more dependable than a couple of tractors I've done since.

 

[Greg5OH]

good to know. my 1 year old lifetime warranty oreiley 2g is starting to flicker the voltage gauge again like my old one did. fackkk offff.

so what other vehicles have this? 93 trucks, mid 90s taurus, and?

do trucks have higher amp output? i knwo theyre some 130 amp verions, is that the taurus one?

 

[Greg5OH]

ex, something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mustang-1-Wire-High-Output-Alternator-120AMP-Small-Case-/120737315661


says its converted to 1 wire hookup...are the taus 1 wire? woudl rather pay 20$ vs 90

 

[riotwarrior]

ex, something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mustang-1-Wire-High-Output-Alternator-120AMP-Small-Case-/120737315661


says its converted to 1 wire hookup...are the taus 1 wire? woudl rather pay 20$ vs 90

120 amp is not all that high an output, since most where 130 amp in large case.

Look for a 160 or try Powermaster, you may pay more, however you get what you pay for!

 

[dunk]

And this was the best investment I have ever seen in a vehicle. I've always used a Delco 10SI on tractors when converting from a generator or external regulator, but I think this may be the route I will take from now on.

I have a 105 amp 10SI on my boat, easy install. Seems to work great compared to the original 50 amp unit it replaced. I know they're older tech but is there a big advantage to 3g other than higher capacity up to 160-200 amps? 10SI is much cheaper.

 

[Greg5OH]

thanks, I see ~150 amp unit son ebay for 120ish all day. Thats a fair price id say., comes with V belt alreayd too!

 

[junk]

I got my 3G from DB electric. Ordered it for a Taurus. I don't remember what the factory alternator is rated, but I know the taurus is a nice upgrade for the money.

I've got 3 2G alternators if anyone needs one. Ones a brand new rebuild!

 

[laserjock]

The serp belt alternators mount different. Don't get one for a serp mount 92- up truck. I bought one from uhaul on ebay that was actually for a tall deck 427 motor. Its a 3G with the v belt pully on it. Looks identical mount wise to the 1 g on my engine. For what it's worth.

 

[theguruat12]

Most of the Taurus ones are 130A. At least, the ones you want for the swap. My 1985 had a 75A on it when I bought it.

 

[CDX825]

Order one for a 95 E150 4.9 with AC. It will have the right hole spacing 8.25" and the right clocking witch puts the connections towards the passenger side.