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    3G convert question (on the charge cable)

    I was fortunate enough to score an alternator from the JY of an upgraded 1988-89 Mercury grand marquis.

    I took off as much as I could from it. However, the person didn't use the in line fuse for the charge cable. Without buying a whole new cable, can I buy just an in line fuse, like this one?

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    http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MPC-P200-PFS-In-Line/dp/B000CIIATI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416399643&sr=8-3&keywords=200+amp+in+line+fuse


    I don't feel like forking over another fifty bux for this

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    http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/PA-9903/Mustang-3G-Alternator-standard-4-Gauge-Power-Wire-Kit
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    #2
    holder:
    http://www.delcity.net/store/MEGA-Fuse-Holder/p_795652


    fuses:
    http://www.delcity.net/store/Mega%C3%82%C2%AE-Fuses/p_800374


    shipping is extra unless you order over $99 worth of stuff, but it'll probably still be less than finding those at local stores.

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    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.

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      #3
      You can find fuses & holders on various Ford cars & trucks @ the jy cheep!



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        #4
        Did you get the 3G or the 100 amp 2G?

        I got the entire setup (charge cable, pigtail, and megafuse) off of a 1998 Mercury Sable wagon. I think most late-90's Fords should have a similar setup. Make sure the wiring is in good shape since these are 15-20 year old cars. I recommend buying a cheap fuse holder on ebay to make the setup look nicer.

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        I had to cut some of the plastic to make the megafuse fit, but other than that it will work fine.

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          #5
          FYI some GMT400 trucks have a usable fuse holder and cable...observed this in a junkyard recently.

          The bonus is it's accessible and easy to remove, unlike for example a Taurus.
          Last edited by kishy; 11-19-2014, 08:30 PM.

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            #6
            John, doesn't to 100 amp 2 g look the same? My alt has a post
            "To Find yourself, you must first lose yourself"

            -1973 Volkswagen Bus Westy
            -1986 Honda Magna 700cc
            -1989 Lincoln Town car Signature Series
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              #7
              No such thing as a 100 amp 2g. They used the 100amp 1g on cars with the heated windshield or high output alt option.

              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.

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                #8
                The 100 amp also has the external regulator and a larger frame size, which means a different upper bracket. the 2g is internally regulated with quick connect plugs. The 3g is internally regulated with a bolt-on charge cable.


                The 100 amp doesn't have amazing idle speed output, but its not an unreliable alternator. If I had a working one (and I do actually), I'd leave it alone until it gave me trouble. Last I priced one, they are more than a 3g would be to replace from the parts store. Whenever the one on the Mark dies, its getting upgraded if I can't slap a set of brushes in it and make it go again for cheap.
                Last edited by gadget73; 11-20-2014, 06:29 PM.
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                  #9
                  I have a working 1G without a regulator... pulled from the Lincoln when I did the 3G swap on it.

                  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.

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                    #10
                    If its a 100 amp I'd be interested as a spare, but I think that only came on cop cars, Instaclear cars, and the Mark VII. Maybe some trucks too. The Mark VI probably had a 50 amp small frame 1g.
                    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 rousers

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                      #11
                      yeah... it's a 60A small frame 1G.

                      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.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by porschpow View Post
                        John, doesn't to 100 amp 2 g look the same? My alt has a post
                        The alternator in your picture is a 3g.

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