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Sep 28, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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reddogforge

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which alternator should I get?

1977 f150 6cyl auto,2wd
very little in the way of frills,
Im going to be putting in a aftermarket radio but no amp or preamp and minimal speakers.
the alternator currently installed is not oem and is bad
this truck has a separate voltage regulator
suggestions? advice?

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Sep 28, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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alex211

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From: Slippery Rock, PA

I would convert to a 12SI and do away with the external Voltage regulator. Here is a good choice, Link.

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Sep 28, 2009 | 08:32 PM

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ok assume my ignorance is vast ( because it is heh) convert to? whats that entail? slap it in, bypass the voltage regulator wires? or is it more involved and if so what to do?

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Sep 28, 2009 | 10:16 PM

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m j

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12si is chevy stuff
search for 3g swap articles and hit the wreckers for a new style 3g alternator, I think the Taurus one is the correct case to bolt in

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Sep 28, 2009 | 11:22 PM

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reddogforge

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could anyone tell me what the OEM alternator would have been?

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Sep 30, 2009 | 05:41 PM

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well there were alot of alternators offered. There were something like 7 basic types then the different pulley and fan combinations. So it's hard to say.

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