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KARATExxCHUCK
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I picked up an alternator today and i went to install it, but mine has a few connectors the new alt. does not have. I know i need to have the new wire kit and stuff like that, but it just does not look right.

Can i use this alternator? If i can, do i need some kind of special wiring kit?

Here are a few pics of the alt:


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Looks like the correct alt and 50resto sells the 3g wiring conversion

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correct alternator so long as the mounting ears are the right spacing.

all you need is a fused 4awg length of wire from the alt to the fender solenoid, and a 3g spade plug for the single white/black stripe wire (or use a crimp on style blade connector on the wire), your existing D plug should plug right in.

you'll also probably have to grind a notch into the alternator bracket to fit the larger casing of the 3g.

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+1 to that. Just get the wire & material from home depot and save your self some money. Great mod to do also [patriot]

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quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
correct alternator so long as the mounting ears are the right spacing.

all you need is a fused 4awg length of wire from the alt to the fender solenoid, and a 3g spade plug for the single white/black stripe wire (or use a crimp on style blade connector on the wire), your existing D plug should plug right in.

you'll also probably have to grind a notch into the alternator bracket to fit the larger casing of the 3g.

Where can i find a fuse big enough for the in-line fuse? Every place i look, nothing.

Charles [patriot]

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You can get the wire and fuse at a stereo shop.
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How dangerous would it be to run it without a fuse?

Im having a hard time finding a fuse for it.

Charles [patriot]

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quote:
Originally posted by KARATExxCHUCK:
How dangerous would it be to run it without a fuse?

Im having a hard time finding a fuse for it.

Charles [patriot]

Try harder, it's fused for a reason.
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how broken is your google?

http://www.amazon.com/Raptor-R4ANL150-2-Gold-Plated-Fuses/dp/B00DQ5E8TU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1429663334&sr=8-5&keywords=150amp+fuse

Just cut your 4awg power cable at a convenient spot, solder each end of the fuse to one of the ends you cut on your 4awg power wire from the alternator. Make sure to use heatshrink tubing or electrical tape to insulate the base metal of the power lead or you'll create some cool sparks when you hook it up and touch something that's grounded with it.

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