3g alt conversion

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Re: 3g alt conversion

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hm my truck v belt pulley alittle too tight to fit over the alt shaft. i may heat it with a torch. anyone know the size bolt that goes on the adjustings bracket?


here is my wiring harness finished too, i will pull the original off and put it up, so i can go back if i need too :yip:
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I finished my 3g alt upgrade :thup:

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Looks good!!
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yea mans the lights are brighter, heater fans runs faster, blinker blinks faster.the horn is louder, its that coolest upgrade so far. best think is i got 25 dollars in it. :thup:
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timmytim wrote:I found one small case 130 amp alt on a ford escort today in the local bone yard. There were atleast a dozen 95amp. Think I just might go back tomorrow and get it. If I do I will take it by autozone and have it checked out. :D
What year Escort was that in? Thanks!
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Not sure but I ended up getting one off a 95 taurus with a 3.0
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Thanks Tim. It's on my shopping list and thanks for posting your conversion!
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130G Alternators:
90-95 taurus/sable
94-96 Mustang 3.8 V-6
94-95 Mustang 5.0
94-96 Thunderbird 3.8 V-6 (non SC)
95-96 Windstar 3.0 V-6 (most are 3.8's)
93-96 E/F series Trucks/Vans 4.9 L6*
96 Sable 3.0 V-6
94-96 Cougar 3.8 V
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They are other cars just make sure you see the two holes in the face of alt :thup:
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Re: 3g alt conversion

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guys here are you a website that specialize is 3g parts :wel: :wel:

http://www.alternatorparts.com/3G_products.htm
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