Need 1Wire Alt Writeup

[NorCal66]

Sorry, I know people have done them, but I can't seem to locate one wherever I've looked

My car has had a reoccuring problem of having the electrical system die every couple months. Just stops starting so many months after a new battery. I've tore the thing apart looking looking for shorts, so my next step is to move to a 100amp instead of a 60amp.

As far as installation it's pretty simple correct? I don't need to reroute anything else to put one of em in? Will a 100 amp summit or PM fit in stock brackets? Thanks...I'm an electrical moron.


And what the heck...instead of creating a new post...Anyone know a good detailed book on classic mustang suspension, a sort of step by step guide?
Thanks in advance guys

 

[dolfan87]

For the alt.
1. Remove current alternator
2. Install Powermaster, Summit, ect ect. Alt.
3. Hook a 4 gauge wire to the back of the alt, and run it to the battery side of the soleniod.
4. Remove old regulator, and either;
A. tie back old wires or
B. remove them entirely
5. Enjoy a cleaner engine compartment, and more powerful electrical system.

As for your suspension, purchase a set of shop manuals off e bay, and you will have all the info you could ever want on your suspension!

Good luck.

87

 

[ForceFed70]

If it's a true 1 wire alternator, all you have to do is connect the big wire to the + terminal of the battery.

As for the brackets, you should be able to get one that will use your stock bracket.

 

[NorCal66]

Great! thanks a bunch guys...
ONE more quickie
Do I need to run a fuse for 100 amp or is it not necessary?

 

[GaPonyFarm]

No fuse necessary...

 

[foghorn67]

Try to find the main alt. to batt. cable already crimped, or have someone that knows what they are doing with this. I had a guy at a local electronics parts store crimp my cable, because I don't have the giant crimpers myself, and make sure that the terminal on the battery side is insulated (like a rubber boot).