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Title: 100 Amp+ 3 Wire Alternator-Any Suggestions
Post by: Bubba on 2010-02-22 16:31
Getting ready to swap a 70 428 CJ into my 57 63A.
I thought while I was at it i would upgrade the electrics from the one wire alternator that someone previously installed to a high output 100-140 Amp three wire alternator.  Anyone got any suggestions as to make of alternator? I would prefer a Ford alternator, but am open to suggestions.  Also would like to use an externally regulated alternator, but I don't know if anyone out there make an externally regulated unit that's rated  above 100 amps?
Thanks
BuBBa
Title: Re: 100 Amp+ 3 Wire Alternator-Any Suggestions
Post by: 4banger on 2010-02-22 18:18
Tuff Stuff Products out of Cleveland, Ohio  Summit handles there products. American made. They have 3 wire with external regulator hook up. Plus all other types, small case, 1G,2G,3G Go to there web site.
Title: Re: 100 Amp+ 3 Wire Alternator-Any Suggestions
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2010-02-22 23:59
Check out the various three wires that were in the big 80s FoMoCo products.  My 66 Falcon Ranchero had an 87 Continental 140 Amp 3 wire on the engine when it went in the car.  Not sure you would need that much unless you are adding a bunch of power eaters.....
Title: Re: 100 Amp+ 3 Wire Alternator-Any Suggestions
Post by: Bubba on 2010-02-23 08:16
Bill & 4 Banger:
Thanks very much for your help.
Most appreciated
BuBBa
Title: Re: 100 Amp+ 3 Wire Alternator-Any Suggestions
Post by: JPotter57 on 2010-02-28 10:13
I used a 94-newer Mustang alternator on mine.  It has internal regulator and is 130 or 140 amps.  Very nice unit, wont run anything else on my cars, especially GM parts...