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It is off a 78 motor,
It's at my storage unit where I am doing work but I am almost positive no fan just belt pulley
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HEY jOSH,
i WAS LOOKING AT YOUR PICS AGAIN. aS YOU KNOW i AM VERY NEW TO THIS AND DON'T KNOW A LOT BURT LOOKING AT YOUR MUFFLER SO CLOSE TO FRAMe ISN'T THAT A POTENTIAL FUTURE RATTLE?
dAVID
***** sorry about caps I don't look up much and don't feel like retyping. not yelling at you lol
i WAS LOOKING AT YOUR PICS AGAIN. aS YOU KNOW i AM VERY NEW TO THIS AND DON'T KNOW A LOT BURT LOOKING AT YOUR MUFFLER SO CLOSE TO FRAMe ISN'T THAT A POTENTIAL FUTURE RATTLE?
dAVID
***** sorry about caps I don't look up much and don't feel like retyping. not yelling at you lol
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
1978 would be a 1G alternator with a seperate regulator mounted somewhere like inside the fender. (still an external fan)
The 2G was the first internally regulated version, external fan...
3G eliminated the fire prone charging plug of the 2G, added a second fan (both internal) and upped the amperage to 95, or 130 for vehicles equipped with electric fans.
The 130A ( large case) version came in three mounting configurations.
Side mount for later models, 7" pivot, and 8.25" pivot for various applications.
I think the 3.0 v6 got the 7" and the 3.8 v6 got the 8.25.
The 2G was the first internally regulated version, external fan...
3G eliminated the fire prone charging plug of the 2G, added a second fan (both internal) and upped the amperage to 95, or 130 for vehicles equipped with electric fans.
The 130A ( large case) version came in three mounting configurations.
Side mount for later models, 7" pivot, and 8.25" pivot for various applications.
I think the 3.0 v6 got the 7" and the 3.8 v6 got the 8.25.
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1978 would be a 1G alternator with a seperate regulator mounted somewhere like inside the fender. (still an external fan)
The 2G was the first internally regulated version, external fan...
3G eliminated the fire prone charging plug of the 2G, added a second fan (both internal) and upped the amperage to 95, or 130 for vehicles equipped with electric fans.
The 130A version came in three mounting configurations.
Side mount for later models, 7" pivot, and 8.25" pivot for various applications.
The 2G was the first internally regulated version, external fan...
3G eliminated the fire prone charging plug of the 2G, added a second fan (both internal) and upped the amperage to 95, or 130 for vehicles equipped with electric fans.
The 130A version came in three mounting configurations.
Side mount for later models, 7" pivot, and 8.25" pivot for various applications.
Awesome info Jim Thank you.
I did read an article somewhere maybe that gofastforcheap web site about getting a 100A off some car I don't remember which now, do you have any idea?
TIA
David
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Yup now that you mentioned he did say a Tauras and also mentioned 3 grooves instead of four to help identify
Thank you sir!!
David
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Awesome TY!
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Just printed the pics
I really hate how ignorant I about motors, but I am learning tons from you guys
Thanks to all!!
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david- the muffler is tucked pretty well but the only time it can rattle is if something comes loose or an exhaust mount rips apart, there is probably 4" minimum clearance in the tightest spots. there isnt much wobble with the efi manifolds and walker y-pipe, it has a good hold on the front side and would probably hold everything solid all the way back even if he did lose a rubber mount.
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david- the muffler is tucked pretty well but the only time it can rattle is if something comes loose or an exhaust mount rips apart, there is probably 4" minimum clearance in the tightest spots. there isnt much wobble with the efi manifolds and walker y-pipe, it has a good hold on the front side and would probably hold everything solid all the way back even if he did lose a rubber mount.
Thaanks!
David
