Alternator Size

What is the largest ampere capacity alternator can I put in my 76 250 Mav?
Thanks,
Ken

 

im running a 3G 130 amp alternator on my '71. engine size shouldnt have anything to do with it....

 

Thanks Mean Maverick,
Who makes the 3G alternator and where can I get one?
Thanks again,
Ken

 

Local pull-a-part, got mine off of a 3.8 lincoln continental.
Tip: take a set of torx bits with you to take the brushes out so you can
see if the armature is bad. my first one had the copper wore through
so I now take them apart after taking it out of the car.

Robert

 

Alternator

Talking about alternators ,what is the largest amp alternator that would work with are mavs that could be pulled at the local pick- a -part ,id like 150 -200 amp for racing purposes and to run the ford taurus rad cooling fan , thanks for any info James Jimmy2gates

 

Here is a company that makes 3G alternators: http://www.paperformance.com/Scripts/default.asp

Ken

 

Robert is correct, most later Ford applications with the 3.8 engines have the correct alternator for our applications. other Ford models with 4.6's and so on had 3G alternators as well but the mounting holes are in the wrong location.

Jimmy, 130 amp is probably the highest you'll find in a junk yard that came stock on anything to the best of my knowledge

 

Ken,

you can always check ebay for a good used one as well might save a couple dollars in the long run... just look for the 3.8 applications

 

wow... a 200 amp 3G alternator :16suspect

 

To me, it seems there's a time when wire gauge needs to be looked at. I'm no EE but going from ~50 amps to 200 amps seems, to me, to be a major change.
3.8 liter parts swap is interesting to me. That gives me another avenue of parts.
Thanks for your help.
Ken

 

Mean_Maverick, im not sure ,but my dad is trying to tell me that a full load 96-99 ford explorer has a 3 g 200 amp alernator in it ,im going to check in to it .

 

yeah, to me the 200 amp is a bit of overkill. i am running the 3G 130 setup on my current '71 and plan to on my near future Grabber which will be EFI, electric fan, small sound system and a couple other electronics nic nacs and i feel confident using it.

i know the 3G in my '71 is impressive as far as engine running and light illumination goes, and it keeps the battery at peak performance hope this info helps

 

my wife's 2000 explorer has a 3G 130 on it (different mounting locations of course) and it's fully loaded (power windows, locks, moonroof, lighted running boards, lighted/heated mirrors, fog lights, etc....) but i'd check into it anyway. that would be kinda cool, just to keep in mind if nothing else :Handshake

 

and im sure this has been posted before but here's some help for those interested....

 

Jimmy2gates, check out this site: http://www.alternatorparts.com/3G_products.htm
This might help with just swapping out a couple of parts.
Ken