How to change the alternator on a fox mustang?
How to change the alternator on a fox mustang?
The factory harness looks like this: You need to ditch all this and essentially connect the green and yellow wires to a new D-connector and use the new white (stator) wire to the Stator terminal in the 3G alternator. If you have an early Fox Mustang, you will likely have a 65amp 1G alternator and an external voltage regulator.
Where can I get a 2G alternator upgrade?
Some models will only have 2 wires in the D-connector, missing the white “Stator” wire. Some 2G’s can be internally excited. You can get the connector at a salvage yard, alternator/starter repair shops or auto parts stores (Ford part is: WPT119) LMR also offers the 2G to 3G upgrade wiring kit. The factory harness looks like this:
Do you need to replace alternator in LMR Mustang?
Whether you need to replace a tapped out factory alternator, or increase the amperage to support your aftermarket electronics, LMR has the high-quality alternators you need to get the job done. Your stock alternator was only 75 amps from the factory which wasn’t enough to support aftermarket stereos or electric fan conversions.
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Which is the best alternator for a Ford Mustang?
An aftermarket Ford Mustang alternator is the perfect auto part to increase the amount of power that’s available for use without reducing your battery’s reserves. AutoZone features top-notch alternators from some of the leading brands in the business, so you can bank on premium construction and long-lasting durability when you upgrade with us.
Why is my alternator not working on my Fox Body Mustang?
As mentioned before, you will find that the “already inaccurate” factory AMP gauge on your 79-86 Fox Body won’t work anymore. It probably uses a shunt resistor in the black/orange charge wires so bypassing them (as you should) would prevent the AMP gauge from working.
Some models will only have 2 wires in the D-connector, missing the white “Stator” wire. Some 2G’s can be internally excited. You can get the connector at a salvage yard, alternator/starter repair shops or auto parts stores (Ford part is: WPT119) LMR also offers the 2G to 3G upgrade wiring kit. The factory harness looks like this:
How many amps does a stock alternator need?
Stock alternators are usually rated around 100 to 150 amps, and will work great for a lightly modified car. If there is too much draw on the system and the alternator can’t keep up, you may notice reduced performance from your Mustang until the load on the system drops.
