Alternator Upgrade?
#1
Since Phins posted one in the 2nd gen forum i thought i'd ask here, does anyone know of a way to upgrade the the '79 alternator... because unless i'm giving it gas the headlights dim at night... which is kinda annoying.
Thanks in advance
Shay
Thanks in advance
Shay
#3
FB alternator should fit - it's internally regulated (whereas the '79 has an external reg) and probably easier to come by. FC alternators can fit too. I have a 1990 TII alt on mine (80 amp). I had to use a couple of washers on the long bolt to get the pulleys to line up just right (minor detail).
If you use a later alternator, you will need to do some minor rewiring. There will be a 2 pin plug on the alternator. One wire goes to +12v switched, and the other is for the alt warning light.
If you use a later alternator, you will need to do some minor rewiring. There will be a 2 pin plug on the alternator. One wire goes to +12v switched, and the other is for the alt warning light.
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