Need new alternator?

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

So I start up the Mustang and the AMP light pops on.. I look at the battery gauge and its not charging.. I'm guessing I now need a new alternator? Is there a write-up on how to take it out and all that, never had to do it before.. Thanks.

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

You should consider doing the 3g upgrade.

The alt is easy to change. 2 bolts and some wires. dont short em out.. disconect the battery first,

Heres a cheezy write up but it has decent directions on what to do..

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/72.shtml

LiquidGT · Apr 4, 2008

If you get a 3G from a parts store, get the NEW one it will last a hell of a lot longer than three months, or one year, or bad out of the box. In fact the new LLT alt I got from AutoZone and has the same little gold pulley like the ones from PA Performance, hmmm. The remans have a huge pulley.

I bought 12 feet of some good 4g speaker wire from a car audio install place for $11 (from a friend). Then I got a circuit breaker instead of a fuse for the wire.

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

5.0Droptop said:
You should consider doing the 3g upgrade.

The alt is easy to change. 2 bolts and some wires. dont short em out.. disconect the battery first,

Heres a cheezy write up but it has decent directions on what to do..

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/72.shtml

Thanks I will.. You know, you answer about 90% of my questions here on Stangnet.. lol

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5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

thats cause noone else likes you.....

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

LiquidGT said:
If you get a 3G from a parts store, get the NEW one it will last a hell of a lot longer than three months, or one year, or bad out of the box. In fact the new LLT alt I got from AutoZone and has the same little gold pulley like the ones from PA Performance, hmmm. The remans have a huge pulley.

I bought 12 feet of some good 4g speaker wire from a car audio install place for $11 (from a friend). Then I got a circuit breaker instead of a fuse for the wire.

How much was it at Autozone? Also, do I just go there and ask for a 3G alternator? lol

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

Ask for a 94-95 mustang alt

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

5.0Droptop said:
thats cause noone else likes you.....

Aww! You like me.. You really, really like me!

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

yeah I like you but I dont LIKE you LIKE you..see??? lol.... There are some wiring mods you need to do to make the 3g safe.

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

Damn! Just looked it up on Autozone's website.. and the Gold- Duralast is $200.00!?

http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip...itialvehicleId,1982102/shopping/selectZip.htm

The regular Duralast is $184.99 so theres no reason not to get the Gold..

LiquidGT · Apr 4, 2008

I think it was $170 or $180 at the time, but I got sick of changing them out every couple of months or weeks, so I broke down and bought it.

lus that was back when I worked there so it was around $145 for me.

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

5.0Droptop said:
yeah I like you but I dont LIKE you LIKE you..see??? lol.... There are some wiring mods you need to do to make the 3g safe.

Yeah.. I'll be following those directions step by step..

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

If you not in a hurry I can get you a link for a 200 amp 3g for 139 offebay or a 130 amp for around 80

impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

5.0Droptop said:
If you not in a hurry I can get you a link for a 200 amp 3g for 139 offebay or a 130 amp for around 80

That would be great, I have a daily driver so I can wait..

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

heres the 130 amp for under 70.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...ryZ33573QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

heres the 200 amp. I bought this one. took a wek or so to get it. I emailed them and bugged them to ship asap and they did.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-...ryZ33573QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

The differnces are not only visual but the 3g out performs the 2g by leaps and bounds.

I know you have a system so you would benifit from the upgrade.

I went with the 200 because it was a good deal for the price and I have a system, ac, elec fans, etc

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impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

Great, I'll probably just end up getting that 200 amp, good price for it! It would be the same installation ast the 130 amp, right?

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

impulse001 said:
Great, I'll probably just end up getting that 200 amp, good price for it! It would be the same installation ast the 130 amp, right?

Yep. You will have to clearence the Aluminum alt bracket just a little
because the 3g case is bigger and will hit the bracket. Its simple to do with a dremmel or grinder.

Heres mine after I installed it,

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impulse001 · Apr 4, 2008

Cool, yeah it is a good deal.. Also having it painted for $10 isnt bad either, i'll have them paint it red..

That looks a hell of a lot better too..

5.0Droptop · Apr 4, 2008

impulse001 said:
Cool, yeah it is a good deal.. Also having it painted for $10 isnt bad either, i'll have them paint it red..

I wouldnt do that. It comes in a nice silver.

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