3G question?

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I am installing a new 130 amp alternator. I did a search for installion tips already. Several sites conflict each other. Do I connect the 2 large black and orange wires and tape them off, or do I put ring connectors on each one and connect them to the back of the alternator the same place as the new 4 gauge wire from the starter soleinod? Also I have 12 gauge fuselink wire for the 4 gauge wire to the starter soleinod. Tell me the best way to install this.

 

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Black/Orange wires do not get connected to the new alternator.

If you do use the Black/Orange wires, you bypass the fuse or fuse link in the 4 gauge wire. If the 4 gauge fuse blows, then all the current goes through the Black/Orange wires and can make a nasty fire

Here's websites with pictures of the 3G ( 94 Mustang and later 130 amp alt) installation procedure...

See http://www.geocities.com/smithmonte/Auto/3G_130A_Alternator_Upgrade.htm - all the tech data you could ever want to know
OR
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/03/paperformance/index2.shtml
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http://www.mustangcentral.net/tech/alternator.html - excellent pictures of installation

 

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Thanks. Allright I won't use the 2 orange and black wires. Can I just leave them attatched to the big plug that won't be used? I already looked at those 3 sites and they gave me good tips, but I still don't know how to use the 12 gauge fuselink wire with the 4 gauge wire?

 

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Or should I just put in a 125 amp fuse in the 4 GA wire? I am actually working on the car right now.

 

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You don't use a 12AWG fused link with a 4AWG wire.

Put a 125A fuse inline of that 4AWG wire. Not 150A. Not 200A.

 

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The 3G alternator is in! It works great. Thanks for the help guys.