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Dec 10, 2003 | 05:47 PM

everready279

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alternater swap

i was just wondering if anyone has ever swaped a ac delco alt on an 86 f150? iwanna try it cause i have three new ac alts and my truck needs one but the internal regulated ford alt is rather pricey!!! thank you for any imput

Dec 11, 2003 | 01:08 AM

Robert Red Ford

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it could be done, some fabbing, by pricing what do you mean, because I bought a 130 amp alternator for my truck and it was only $120 bucks

Dec 11, 2003 | 02:14 AM

motorheadmach1

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i just did mine a few weeks ago adn my ford alt. opnly cost me $90 maybe you can take those 3 delco alts and sell them to come hordcore chevys and go buy your ford alternators.

Dec 11, 2003 | 03:46 PM

bremen242

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from what i've heard its pretty easy. you will have to do a little research first through

Dec 11, 2003 | 08:08 PM

everready279

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thanks for your imput. i am going to put the ac alt on, mainly cause i am a pipeline welder and the ac is usually more availible than the ford in remote areas that i may work. thanks again guys

Dec 11, 2003 | 10:37 PM

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You can do it. You need to get the wiring diagram for the AC-delco, and you'll have to eliminate the Ford external voltage regulator. Other than that, you'll just need to modify the brackets and figure out a way to tighten it down