Upgrade: Installing a 135 or 200 amp 3G alternator in your older Aero

96_4wdr · #1 (**permalink**) 04-09-2008, 03:39 PM

Ford Fuel Injection » 3G Install Tech

n 1996 Ford publicly recognized the fire hazard caused by the 2G alternator and released TSB 96214. This alternator design caused increased resistance and heat which could damage the wire harness and alternator. A small percentage of vehicles actually caught on fire!

Fords 3G alternator was a giant leap in technology and quality. The 3G was internally regulated, used two internal cooling fans, sealed bearings, and had a superior battery stud. The 3G’s were more efficient, and produced more amperage at idle than any of it’s predecessors.

DaveMac2Vans · #2 (**permalink**) 04-09-2008, 06:04 PM

Does it fit 3.0 as well as 4.0? Alterations necessary?

Aero-fan · #3 (**permalink**) 04-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Awesome alternator, that'd come in handy for a camper RV sorta aero. Run all your accessories and appliances no problem. Might even be able to rig up an AC/DC portable welder with one that big. That'd be a nice capability to be able to perform basic welding on your camper rig/van in the event something broke way out in the boondocks somewhere. Might get one like that, thanks for the link.