3G alternator question
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From: Rochester
Originally Posted by mauicruza
I removed a used 130a. 3g off a Taurus 3.8, but I didn't get the year. I also cut off about a foot of the wire harness that plugs to the alt. I solder the wht/blk together, and connected yel/wht to the batt terminal. So basically I have 2wires coming out, the huge blk/red (8 ga. or bigger) to go to the pos. side of the battery or starter solenoid and the grn/red to key run. Do I have it correct?? I'm having it tested at NAPA or CARQUEST before I install. I still need to swap to the v-pulley. Thanks for any response.
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Originally Posted by mauicruza
where can I get a mega fuse? Is it on the factory wire harness or can I get it aftermarket?
Let me know how your install went!
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no problem CJ, I've actually reposted this thread on the early bronco forum and one of the members linked me to the mega fuse from crutchfield. We discussed the use of a 3G in a early bronco and both agreed that it might be a fire hazard to run 130a. in my old wiring in order to allow use of the factory amp gage. He pointed out that it would be safer to connect the batt. wire directly to the (+)battery terminal or solenoid, and run a volt meter to monitor charging function.
I'm currently running my alternator on a 5.8 efi that is on a test stand while I decide what to do next.
thanks
I'm currently running my alternator on a 5.8 efi that is on a test stand while I decide what to do next.
thanks
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From: Rochester
Originally Posted by mauicruza
no problem CJ, I've actually reposted this thread on the early bronco forum and one of the members linked me to the mega fuse from crutchfield. We discussed the use of a 3G in a early bronco and both agreed that it might be a fire hazard to run 130a. in my old wiring in order to allow use of the factory amp gage. He pointed out that it would be safer to connect the batt. wire directly to the (+)battery terminal or solenoid, and run a volt meter to monitor charging function.
I'm currently running my alternator on a 5.8 efi that is on a test stand while I decide what to do next.
thanks
I'm currently running my alternator on a 5.8 efi that is on a test stand while I decide what to do next.
thanks
What year Bronco do you have? Do plan on putting the 5.8 in a classic? (60-70's model) Man...if so that thing would have some *****! I would do some searching to find out what others have done with the 130amp and a classic.
Nevermind...I just looked at your gallery...sweet ride! Just needs some bigger meats to handle that 5.8L What rims do you have? They look like the Micky Thompson Classic II's like mine... here is my truck
Here is a link to my Superford page to check out my truck and future projects. Planning a complete restore hopefully by the end of the summer.
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