Alternator upgrade.
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Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Victoria , BC
Alternator upgrade.
My alternator just went flat on my 96 f350 with a 5.8L.
Any common upgrades with donor parts to upgrade like a 3G or whatever. Stock replacement is a 95 amp. Just looking for any ideas,tips
Any common upgrades with donor parts to upgrade like a 3G or whatever. Stock replacement is a 95 amp. Just looking for any ideas,tips
The Southernmost Mod
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Caracas, Venezuela
Yes, the 95A is already a 3G, albeit a small case one, so you already have the proper harness to install a bigger alternator. You can search for a large case 3G of the same configuration as yours and you'll have an 130-160A output. The large case is easy to tell apart because there are three radial rows of 2 holes in the front face of the case, just behind the pulley (yours has 4 holes in the same arrangement). Fixing your current alternator probably is a $10 ordeal (brush replacement, maybe a regulator replacement) and a good measure to keep a spare at hand.
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
You'll likely need to grind the mounting bracket to clear the larger (148mm) body of the 130A alternator.
There are pictures on the RJM/oldfuelinjection website.
http://oldfuelinjection.com/?p=75
(Edit)
I see you have a '96 side mount alternator.
Sorry to add confusion.
There are pictures on the RJM/oldfuelinjection website.
http://oldfuelinjection.com/?p=75
(Edit)
I see you have a '96 side mount alternator.
Sorry to add confusion.
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