alternator conversion

[gunnie]

Hey guys, is there a way to eliminate the external voltage regulator on my 89 idi? I'd like to use an alternator with an internal regulator. Suggestions???
Thanks, gunnie

 

[LCAM-01XA]

Gunnie, would you happen to be a Marine? On your question, it seems like this is the perfect time for you to convert to the higher output and better design 3G alternator, here's a nice writeup on how it's done:
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14573

 

[razorback]

the original wiring harness that was in my truck prior to the small fire (before i got it and how i only paid 350$ for it) was external, i finally found a new harness and it was internal.. so i think some harnesses are internal, some are external.

 

[coletrain777]

My 94' has an internal regulator, it also has a serpentine belt setup. I would imagine any wiring harness off of a 93 or 94 with serp belt would work???

 

[Mr_Roboto]

The 3G conversion is fairly easy, and it's easy to wire without using any of your factory harness if you so chose to.

I will eventually be doing a 3G conversion on the International, it has a little GM alternator on there now. I have a couple alternators I've saved off of scrapped Taurus's.

 

[gunnie]

M.L.S.C., no not a marine more of a nick i've had since i was much younger.
the 3g conversion sounds like it may be what i'm trying to do, i figure the fewer parts to break the better. the link to the diagram didn't work for me do we have a write up somewhere i could access?
thanks