3g Upgrade for Les$
#1
12-30-2016, 09:54 AM
3g Upgrade for Les$
A few years back I did the 3g upgrade on my truck. I am happy with it.
But my j/y alternator lasted about 3 years. No problem. I had a spare j/y 3g. That one died in two months! A.Zone wanted $190 for a rebuilt, plus a core!
So ... I started looking around.
I found an excellent vid on youtube, that was professional and helpful:
Through the vid producers' site, I found I could buy a rebuild kit, for a 3g, complete with bearings, voltage regulator, brushes and housing, slip collar, for only $29.32. That is quite a difference from $180 at A.Zone!
https://alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com/product/3g/
They also sell kits to boost the output of your alt. 40-50 amps.
But my j/y alternator lasted about 3 years. No problem. I had a spare j/y 3g. That one died in two months! A.Zone wanted $190 for a rebuilt, plus a core!
So ... I started looking around.
I found an excellent vid on youtube, that was professional and helpful:
Through the vid producers' site, I found I could buy a rebuild kit, for a 3g, complete with bearings, voltage regulator, brushes and housing, slip collar, for only $29.32. That is quite a difference from $180 at A.Zone!
https://alternatorstarterrebuildkits.com/product/3g/
They also sell kits to boost the output of your alt. 40-50 amps.
#2
01-02-2017, 12:57 PM
It seems that electrical equipment (not electronic), plumbing, and automotive brakes are some dark forbidden art to the general public and prices reflect it. Truth be known, all three are fairly simple and cheap to repair...if you do the work yourself. Bravo for saving money with a scant amount of effort! That pays for other truck goodies.
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01-04-2017, 03:26 AM
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01-04-2017, 10:16 AM
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01-04-2017, 10:55 AM
Hello AB--
The answer is simple. If you change to a 3g, that means going from the oem 70 amp alternator, to the 3g 130 amp alternator. You also get rid of excess wires, and external regulator, in the engine compartment. The Ford Taurus alt fits the Ford bracket.
I can't say for other members, but I changed to power an electric fan.
However, if you don't need more amps, there's no reason to change.
The answer is simple. If you change to a 3g, that means going from the oem 70 amp alternator, to the 3g 130 amp alternator. You also get rid of excess wires, and external regulator, in the engine compartment. The Ford Taurus alt fits the Ford bracket.
I can't say for other members, but I changed to power an electric fan.
However, if you don't need more amps, there's no reason to change.
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01-04-2017, 12:57 PM
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By the way, $60 out the door! Support your local businesses, when possible.
#7
01-04-2017, 01:05 PM
Hello AB--
The answer is simple. If you change to a 3g, that means going from the oem 70 amp alternator, to the 3g 130 amp alternator. You also get rid of excess wires, and external regulator, in the engine compartment. The Ford Taurus alt fits the Ford bracket.
I can't say for other members, but I changed to power an electric fan.
However, if you don't need more amps, there's no reason to change.
The answer is simple. If you change to a 3g, that means going from the oem 70 amp alternator, to the 3g 130 amp alternator. You also get rid of excess wires, and external regulator, in the engine compartment. The Ford Taurus alt fits the Ford bracket.
I can't say for other members, but I changed to power an electric fan.
However, if you don't need more amps, there's no reason to change.
KC lights, winch, etc. are all going to be using a lot more juice. And probably necessary if you get a bigger sound system, subwoofers, and the like, too.
I fall into that category of not needing more output, since my truck has only original equipment. I was recently surprised [pleasantly] when I took my 60 amp G2 alternator to our local rebuild shop, where two older men have been rebuilding alternators, generators and starters for many years. My alternator had failed to charge. The owner said that I could leave mine and come back the next day [I need my truck as it is a daily driver] or I could just swap it for one he had rebuilt and was "on the shelf". I chose the 2nd option and was very pleased to find that it was a 75 amp variant!
By the way, $60 out the door! Support your local businesses, when possible.
By the way, $60 out the door! Support your local businesses, when possible.
I agree though, local shops like that are great!
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