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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 11:16 PM
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3G Alternator

Well my alternator went bad and I took the opportunity to upgrade to the 3G alternator. Not a hard job whatsoever just took my time making sure everything was soldered and wire loomed nice.

If you have not done this upgrade...do yourself a huge favor and DO SO!

I am beyond happy with how this alternator performs compared to the stock one.

Just thought I would write my two cents on the 3G alternators for those who are contemplating whether to upgrade or not.

-Josh
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 12:13 AM
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cool now you can get a Mark VIII fan if you decide to go electric
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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I bought and installed this 250 amp one. It fit fine with no modifications. I use it to power 6 electric fans, an electric coolant pump and an electric fuel pump

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I did this conversion on my 84 IDI and my brother's 83 FSB. We did it with junkyard parts, cheap and works excellent. Planning on changing over my 79 FSB as well.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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I upgraded to 3G on my E250 and it's the bomb. It powers my power inverter plus various other accessories (and e-pump) like nothing.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 10:58 PM
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Did my swap about 5 years or so ago and never looked back. It is a must when running a plow and aux lights like I do.
 
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