How To Mount A Fd Alt On A S4 T2
#1
I got a FD alternator for my S4 T2 (in order to make sure the electrical system could handle the 30+ amp Taurus fan), and I couldn't find a way to really mount it solidly. I ended up just throwing it on there with the thick washer for the S4 alt, and tightening it down as hard as I could. But, after the 45 total minutes that my motor has run, I noticed that the alternator was starting to bind up a little bit. Also, I can't get the bolt out. It turns, but it doesn't seem to be catching any threads, and you can't just yank it out either. I figure I'll just hack, or cut through it and get a new bolt.
But anyway, for those of you who have put FD alts on your S4 T2s, what did you do to mount it solidly?
But anyway, for those of you who have put FD alts on your S4 T2s, what did you do to mount it solidly?
#4
Originally Posted by CGeek2k' date='Mar 10 2004, 06:45 PM
Whats that 8Ga(?) wire going to the mounting bolt for? I would assume it is a ground for something, but what? I dont remember that being on my car.
#5
With the TII you have to watch out for the IC.
I rotated the positive arm so i wouldn't touch the top of the IC.
I just drilled out the threads and used a bolt too.
I don't think you need to drill though, since I never did when I stole one from my FD
There are slight variations in FD alternators. I know for a fact there are two different types and one is a little more annoy'n to install due to the casting for a bolt that holds it together.
I rotated the positive arm so i wouldn't touch the top of the IC.
I just drilled out the threads and used a bolt too.
I don't think you need to drill though, since I never did when I stole one from my FD
There are slight variations in FD alternators. I know for a fact there are two different types and one is a little more annoy'n to install due to the casting for a bolt that holds it together.
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