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Alternator Wiring
Looking for help connecting my alternator. This is a picture of the rear.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...70_Medium_.JPG I am assuming: Large terminal to battery + Terminal on top marked S is a sensing wire and is hot on run Other terminal marked L is for the battery light with hot on run on the other side of the light There is a spade connection half way down. Can anyone tell me what this is for. Any suggestions or corrections are welcolme. Thanks Bob |
Bob - I assume this is for the Ford so must be a Ford related alternator. These should help.
http://fordfuelinjection.com/?p=63 Merv |
Merv, Thanks for that. I have looked at this site but cant work out which one I have. Electrics are not my strong area. Any suggestions are welcolme.
Cheers Bob |
It is an unusual one Bob! What brand is it? It is 'like' the 3G type (mine is 2G) but that would mean a three-pin connector and the major one to the battery, as you say. Like
http://fordfuelinjection.com/public/...ALT_wiring.gif However, that extra spade connector has me puzzled. Also, your connector (plug socket) seems to be a two pin? Merv |
Looks more like 4G to me Merv. Still unsure of the spade connection though.
Bob |
Does it have a manufacturer or product number?
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There's no manufacturers markings or numbers on it at all Merv. I bought it from Warrick. May have to have a chat with him!
Bob |
Bob
Definately talk to Warwick - he will steer you in the right direction. The Ford alternators all look just a little different to yours. As an aside, what brackets did you use to mount the alternator to the LHS of the engine. All the ones I have seen are RHS mounting only. Cheers Geof |
Geof,
These are brackets designed for mounting on RHS turned upside down. It fits OK but dont know that I'll leave it there as it looks a bit high. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...81_Medium_.JPG This is a March kit from Raceparts Yatala. Comes with all bolts, spacers, adjustment rod and rod ends. Only slight modification needed for spacer length and bracket to mount to head. Bob |
OK! Do chat with Warwick. I got my wiper motor from him and we had a lot of trouble finding the wiring diagram for that.
Merv |
How did you go Rob?
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Spoke with Warrick today. He was not sure and suggested I talk to an auto electrician so no closer yet. I'll let you know.
Bob |
Ha! I know that feeling. At least it looks to be a new one. Mine was a G2 and I had new bearings and brushes fitted and then I foolishly used a Gilmer and then I had to get it re-wired! It is new now though.
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Merv, It seems that I was correct in my first post. The other connection is marked 'W' and is for a tacho. Not needed in my case. Thanks for the help.
Bob |
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