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Old Apr 26, 2020 | 05:54 PM
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Alternator Upgrade

Anyone put an upgraded alternator on their slick? If so, what'd you put on there?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 11:33 AM
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Check out Summit, I have used these in the past for a Mustang when I installed an MSD box and better headlights...

 
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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 06:57 PM
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I have a 3-wire GM alternator on my 63, generator light even works. Can’t remember how I did it, it was 20+ years ago.
I put a 3G Mustang alternator on my ‘72. Super easy. I used a Painless 3G harness from Summit racing.
Here’s a good step by step from Hotrod...
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/inst...r-older-fords/
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks y'all, I'll look into those
 
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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I've used Alterstart Systems in Dallas twice. 6v +ground for my '49 Ford and a 60 amp to replace the generator on my '62. Both work well and the staff will take all the time needed to make sure you get what you need.
 
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The HOTROD article is pretty good.
The Galaxie 352 pictured has a two-sheave alternator pulley. These pulleys are not too often found on passenger cars but they are a very common option on the truck 352. The 3G can cause the belt to slip and squeal without one.
Eric
 
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