altenator options
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From: Atlanta GA
altenator options
From my experience, the difference in Ford alternators is not mainly in depth, but, width/girth.
If you want to fit a higher amp alternator in your Ford, here is what I did. For my 1980 E-150 I-6 (RIP) I went through the RMP book, selected alternators by AMPs, then picked one that matched up on the ears, then replaced my voltage regulator too. It has been 10+ years, but, I think the 100 amp number was D9VY and it was for a Mercury car.
Th easiest way is to pick one for a large luxury car with the same size motor as your truck. Failing that, guesstimate.
If you want to fit a higher amp alternator in your Ford, here is what I did. For my 1980 E-150 I-6 (RIP) I went through the RMP book, selected alternators by AMPs, then picked one that matched up on the ears, then replaced my voltage regulator too. It has been 10+ years, but, I think the 100 amp number was D9VY and it was for a Mercury car.
Th easiest way is to pick one for a large luxury car with the same size motor as your truck. Failing that, guesstimate.
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From: Sun River St. George
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The brackets to mount the alternator low on the block are found on many pickups, and Galaxies with FE motors. Then install a 85 AMP Delco one wire and forget about alternator problems. I eliminated the weak Ford alternator, 36 year old wiring harness and voltage regulator with this swap over 23000 miles ago and have not had a problem. To get more detail search the electrical section for Delco Alternator Install.
William in Atlanta
William in Atlanta
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From: McAlester, OK
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Thanks, that's exacly what I wanted to hear. I can watch my batterie die when I turn on all my accesories at night and it makes me sick. Plus, all that wiring gets in the way of my soon to be beautiful engine compartment. :-)
