alternator question

[redneckaggie]

I just bought this and was wondering what all would have to be modified to make it fit.also i only have a 100 amp regulator right now will i have to buy a new regulator to?

here is the part.

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/De...=599001+101991+50028+2028028+3028048+3999999#

 

[runaway!]

Do a large case 3g swap, it is stupid simple - The fact that I did it being perfect evidence... Lots cheaper than what you picked out, and the 3g has a built in regulator...

 

[redneckaggie]

what does that alternator come off of?

If it is the same alternator that there is a tech article on it is way more expensive than the one i just bought.

 

[runaway!]

Yeah it is the one off the tech article, junkyards have them all over. I think I paid 20 bucks for mine.

As to what vehicles they come on, I don't remember off hand - Taurus and some vans I think.

 

[redneckaggie]

I really dont want to cut factory wiring though and im assuming i will have to with this alternator(the original one listed)

 

[runaway!]

Yes, you will - I'm assuming you will have to for the new regulator. The old regulator is mechanical, new ones aren't. Do you know if the harness matches a new regulator?

 

[redneckaggie]

the pins are in different places but there are only two if the picture is right i wont have the alternator in hand until monday night because it is on order.

 

[runaway!]

Sorry, I meant on the regulator - you mentioned you'd have to upgrade the regulator...

 

[franklin2]

I just bought this and was wondering what all would have to be modified to make it fit.also i only have a 100 amp regulator right now will i have to buy a new regulator to?

here is the part.

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/De...=599001+101991+50028+2028028+3028048+3999999#

What is the napa part number? I can't get the link to work. Is this some sort of aftermarket alternator?

 

[runaway!]

What is the napa part number? I can't get the link to work. Is this some sort of aftermarket alternator?

RAY 2135021

It appears to be an overwound OEM style alt with the external fan.

All I can say, there is a reason why they don't come factory with that much wire....

 

[franklin2]

Do you know what it's supposed to fit originally? I do not recognize what type it is. I thought maybe it had the regulator built in already.

 

[runaway!]

Do you know what it's supposed to fit originally? I do not recognize what type it is. I thought maybe it had the regulator built in already.

It is OEM style, ambulance package w/external regulator - per NAPA

Just a stock type overwound alt

 

[redneckaggie]

it is an ambulance pakage alternater but i have pretty much decided to forget it and try a 100 amp alternator and if that wont work then i will do the 3g mod does anybody happen to know what years and models the internally regulated alts came on every time i search i cant seem to find it.

 

[runaway!]

All 3g alts are internally regulated

92 Inline 6 ford vans supposed to have them
3.8? Taurus too, stay away from the more common 3.0 though

 

[THECACKLER]

The 3G alternator came on 91 up Lincolns and Windstars with the 3.8 L engines. Look for one with two big holes (130A) between the fins as opposed to four small ones (95A). You don't have to cut any wires since you are getting rid of your external regulator. You will have to purchase a connector, but it's available at the local auto parts, O'reillys or whatever. I used a 4 ga battery cable for a charge wire and just replaced the ends with lugs to fit. I also had to do some very minimal filing on the three (I think) ribs to clear the pulley. I did the swap when my regulator crapped out and it was cheaper to do a 3G than buy a new regulator. All in all it's really a piece of cake.