Alternator Upgrade Related Questions (was One-Wire Alternator Questions)

[dirtymac]

Also, my upgraded volt/ammeter arrived while we were gone.

[Gary Lewis]

You should be ready to do the deed. Here’s hoping it goes well.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I could show you some incredible road rash from when I flipped my GSXR 1100 at 165.  🤣

[dirtymac]

We're still alive lol.  Work has been crazy and I've been spending the spare time getting ready for a roadtrip in two weeks for the eclipse.  Unfortunately, it looks like we won't be driving the truck.  I'm still waiting on the shop to finish the transmission rebuild and some other minor stuff.

[BigBrother-84]

dirtymac wrote

My original plan was to get something around 160amp because that is what I have in my current tow vehicle (2015 Jeep Wrangler Willis).  After some discussions on here and with my brother, I think 100amp will be more than sufficient for a while.

What did you finally decide to install, 100A?

[85lebaront2]

FWIW, a 1994/95 Taurus 3.8L has a 130 amp alternator that fits the trucks very nicely. It will have a serpentine pulley but a V-belt one will fit.

[ArdWrknTrk]

The difference between that and a 92-3 3.8 V-6 is in the adjuster bolt.
One is threaded 8x1.25 and the other is unthreaded for a clamping bolt & nut....

This is why I say tap (OR Helicoil) the hole 3/8-16 and use your existing bolt that takes a 9/16 wrench.
You're under there trying to keep tension.
You don't have TWO hands to clamp a bolt & nut....

[BigBrother-84]

Bill and Jim, I started a new thread about Big Brother’s 3G conversion.

85lebaront2 wrote

FWIW, a 1994/95 Taurus 3.8L has a 130 amp alternator that fits the trucks very nicely. It will have a serpentine pulley but a V-belt one will fit.

Maybe you can develop this idea?
130A isn’t my goal, but who knows…
Since I do not want to highjack this thread, see you there!

[ArdWrknTrk]

Where along the track are you headed?   🌑

[dirtymac]

Heber Springs, Arkansas

[dirtymac]

If things go well, I'm going to start back on the alternator project this weekend.  The truck is back from the transmission shop (shifting much smoother now and no more leaks).  

[ArdWrknTrk]

Glad you (and the truck) are back Will!  

How was your view of the eclipse?
Here in coastal CT there was broken clouds and haze, but it did get kinda dark around 15:00 local time.

What's your next step?

Edit: Jeff from Quebec is doing a 3G as well.
You might glean some good tips from his thread....

[Gary Lewis]

Yes, glad you are back. 👍

[BigBrother-84]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

Edit: Jeff from Quebec is doing a 3G as well.
You might glean some good tips from his thread....

I’m still collecting all required parts I’ll need before starting the swap.  I got the 3G, but I have to first rebuild the C610 connector, plus I didn’t receive the ‘voltified’ Ammeter.
I hoped I had all for this weekend, but seems it will take a bit longer.
At the time I get all I need, I’ll proceed.

[ArdWrknTrk]

There's been a LOT of discussion back and forth in your thread, Jeff.
While Will seems more focused, or perhaps doesn't have the language difficulties that you do.

At any rate, tangents make for discussion of minutiae, and there's a whole bunch of details over in your thread...  💡

[dirtymac]

The eclipse was perfect.  The weather was back and forth until just a few hours before everything kicked off but then cleared up.  We had about 4 minutes and 8 seconds of totality with clear skies.  Could not have asked for more from a tripped we planned immediately following the 2017 eclipse

Today I'm going to catch up on the comments and drag all the parts I have back together to see where I left off at.  I'm hoping to get the new alternator dry-fit and the new wiring worked out.  Not sure how far things will go just yet.

[dirtymac]

Can someone point me to the other thread?

[dirtymac]

Glad to be back even if work is still keeping me too busy :)

[Gary Lewis]

I think this is the thread: Big Brother Is Going 3G.

[dirtymac]

Got it! Thanks Gary!