Alternator question.
03-01-12, 11:39 PM
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Alternator question.
So my alternator took a dump today. And I may just buy a new one, but Ive seen bits and pieces about this taurus alternator swap? Is that simple and or better???
03-02-12, 09:37 AM
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I'm going to assume he's talking about an FC.
Simple, no... Better, YES.
There is definitely modification that needs to be done to the Taurus alternator itself. I actually got away with not extending the alternator bracket and was able yo use the same stock belt, too... It was because I found a pulley the same size as the stock alternator pulley. I did NOT use the 150A circuit breaker, as I was told it was not necessary. The chassis ground is also unecessary. The alternator is grounded by its mounting points.
I modified the alternator according to this thread in the archive:
130A Ford Taurus Alternator Swap
I wired the alternator according to a diagram similar to this...
If you're looking for an alternator with no modification, you can take your alternator to a local shop that specializes in high output alternators. They would be able to rebuild your stock alternator to put out a higher amperage.
Simple, no... Better, YES.
There is definitely modification that needs to be done to the Taurus alternator itself. I actually got away with not extending the alternator bracket and was able yo use the same stock belt, too... It was because I found a pulley the same size as the stock alternator pulley. I did NOT use the 150A circuit breaker, as I was told it was not necessary. The chassis ground is also unecessary. The alternator is grounded by its mounting points.
I modified the alternator according to this thread in the archive:
130A Ford Taurus Alternator Swap
I wired the alternator according to a diagram similar to this...
If you're looking for an alternator with no modification, you can take your alternator to a local shop that specializes in high output alternators. They would be able to rebuild your stock alternator to put out a higher amperage.
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