powermaster alternator question

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noslow1986

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i just got my alternator yesterday, its a 100 amp, i read the instruction but still a little confused. it told me to cut the green wire on the alternator harness and connect it to the back of the alternator where the two metal clips are at , then run a 4 gauge wire to the back of the alternator red bolt to the postive battery post. is this right and do i need a fuse inbetween any wires. oh yeah what about a ground wire is it already grounded. just want a drop in alternator and a one wire cut deal. just simple ****

 

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The probably want you to reuse the I terminal on your regulator. This allows the alternator to 'turn on' when the key is on, rather than having to bump it up to a given start-up RPM. That's how I'd wire a 'one wire alternator' up myself.

Be sure to fuse your power cable. Do not reuse either of the OEM power wires.

Good luck.

 

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what u mean fuse

 

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noslow1986 said:

what u mean fuse

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Circuit protection. Fusible links can work but fuses are easier to replace, especially on the side of the road.

Fuse for the weakest link amongst the current-carrying components. This includes the charge cable and alternator. In your case, I would fuse the circuit for the alternator (the cable should be capable of handling more than 100 amps).

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does summit or jegs sell something like that. so i will have to put a fuse inbetween the alt and battery post. do u have a pic i could look at to better see how to do this thanks

 

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noslow1986 said:

does summit or jegs sell something like that. so i will have to put a fuse inbetween the alt and battery post. do u have a pic i could look at to better see how to do this thanks

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You should find ample pics and info here.

Good luck.