Gents if it's found that I do need to replace my alternator, what do you suggest I get?...............75amp standard spec is good enough for me as I have nothing special in the car. Should I look for a FoMoCo rebuilt unit, and where to obtain same?? Part number???
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If you do get a Motorcraft, the number should be GL520RM (the "RM" indicates a reman). It is a 75 Amp Alternator.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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Many thanks! Glad I asked, someone gave me the p/n GL-472-RM.............have no actual idea what that number covers??Originally posted by friskyfrankie View PostComment
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Checked various sites to verify and that is what I came up with (for what it is worth). Would be nice if someone here has a OEM parts list to verify.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 TempoComment
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I got something with a lifetime warranty. I've had to replace it once now after 9 years. This is on my 93. That was a Duralast and I put a clutch pulley on it to have less wear on the bearings. This one I left the normal pulley on it. We'll see if there's much difference.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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the big problem with the stock one is that plug that melts. The added capacity and better idle performance is just a bonus, not catching the car on fire is the real motivator.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Hey Toploader, since post quite a bit and it's all about the same car, how about you make a Readers Ride thread.
You'd have one place for your answers and less clutter on the forum.Comment
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My guess is he may not wish to go through the work to do a 3G upgrade and merely change "like for like". Of course, he can answer that better himself.Originally posted by gadget73 View PostWhat I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 TempoComment
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Frankie, how correct you are!.........understand that my ride is important for one main thing................transporting me out to the end of Long Island where my parents are buried., and second to the garage where my Studebaker is stored. So yes a 3G upgrade would be a "waste" of all too skimpy Social Security funds;-)Originally posted by friskyfrankie View PostComment
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Candidly I have yet to be "barraged" by my fellow forum members, nor Thain (our site moderator) about my questions concerning my '86 Tudor. To address your "concern"...........the amount of FoMoCo rides one has, has no bearing on how much "help/assistance" a forum member needs to keep said vehicle operational. Believe me, before I post I have attempted to address/fix my Tudors issues. So sorry that you feel I have "cluttered" up precious forum space. I guess its time for me to head to the "confessional" for such illusionary transgressions.Originally posted by Arquemann View PostComment
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Converting to a stud mounted charge cable can be done by clamping both the black orange (orange black?... the fat wires from the stock alternator) in a ring terminal that fits the stud on a 3G and getting the small parts kit from LMR which is less than $20 shipped IIRC. https://lmr.com/item/PA-9901/Mustang...mall-Parts-Kit
that said... some of the newer replacement 2G alternators are coming with the charge wires permanently mounted to the alternator so you'll have to cut the old charge harness off anyhow and crimp in the new wires. They all seem to include a new charge pigtail at least. Some are even converted to stud mount.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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putting up a thread to talk about alternators is more generic and applies to more than just his car, so this thread is appropriate.Originally posted by Arquemann View Post
edit: also added alternator to the thread title to help differentiate it.Last edited by sly; 04-15-2023, 06:40 PM.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Thanks Sly, LOL I was on the verge of becoming paranoid about seeking information to keep my ride actually able to drive;-)Comment
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we don' really get a ton of traffic on here, and the policy towards moderation has always been fairly hands-off unless its really needed. I've been on plenty of other forums where if you say the wrong thing or post in the wrong spot you get yelled at or suspended or have your posts removed. Not a fan.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Admittedly this thread is fine, I just feel he's made a bunch of very short-lived threads lately.
Eh, I guess I'm just a neat freak and as if the forum doesn't already have an absolute shitton of stuff to sift through when searching for something.
No offense meant towards Toploader, but I still think he could do with an RR thread.Comment
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