3g alternator help?

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Nov 6, 2011 | 08:11 PM

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I have one of those here I bought new............... wow. did I say that? lol

Nov 6, 2011 | 08:18 PM

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nice hold on here cuz my truck is older then i am

Nov 6, 2011 | 08:20 PM

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That just means it has to watch out for you. I have one here with 480,000 on the clock

Nov 6, 2011 | 08:36 PM

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the odometer just stopped workin on mine two weeks ago i havnt even cared to lookinto it yet :\ but it only shows like 80000

Nov 6, 2011 | 09:06 PM

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Kris, what do you do at Apple?

Nov 8, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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Kris, what do you do at Apple?

i currently work in the quicklane as a lube tech i was a ford asset student at ccbc of catonsville untill i let my academic classes fall behind, however im trying to get a spot as a helper in their truck shop as that is where my interest is primarily. i hope to be a ford master diesel technician within 5 years its a tight goal and at the rate im going it wont happen lol but hopefully things pan out ill see

Nov 8, 2011 | 09:05 PM

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just an update here i got the 3g clocked way easier then i expected im having a hard time finding the fuse and wire at the local parts store though and i have read i will loose my voltage gauge on the dash do u have any knowledge of this?

Nov 9, 2011 | 05:37 AM

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I bought the kit from rgm. I imagine the fuse and holder can be bought at an electrical supply house, I'll post a picture of mine later today

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Nov 9, 2011 | 06:28 AM

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My guage still works. Do you need me to post the wiring diagram?

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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kit from rgm? what is that and i think i may have the wiring figured out but a diagram is never a bad idea. thanks for all your help with this hope im not a bother

Nov 9, 2011 | 08:19 PM

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your not a bother!!! we all lean from each other!!! Got busy today, I'll hook you up tomorrow.

Nov 9, 2011 | 08:43 PM

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understandable thanks charlie

Nov 10, 2011 | 06:13 PM

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Alright WTH is a 3g alternator? My truck has a generator. New fangled crap......lol.
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Nov 10, 2011 | 06:19 PM

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I didn't get pics today because of the rain.

Modern junk Charlie.
Generator has voltage cap at 45 amps
alt with external volt reg 1 G has voltage cap at 75 amps
Alt with internal reg 2 G has voltage cap at 95 amps( this one gets hot, and catches fire)
Alt with internal reg, 1 wire has voltage cap at 160 amps

It goes to 6 G, but I'm lost after 3. too new for me, lol