My Mav is eating alternators

Discussion in 'Technical' started by J.Hope, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. J.Hope

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    I'm getting tried of changing these things, I don't know if its my mav or the Autozone alternators? What would cause them to stop charging after a few months? The only good thing is it hasn't cost me anything but time so far! Has anyone else had this problem?:hmmm:
     
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    Have you replaced the regulator also?
     
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    Mine was going through alts. like crazy and this was my next step.....Then the last one I tried kept working! :16suspect Not that I'm complaining....:rolleyes:

    I believe that this would be the way to go J. Hope. I have never heard any complaints from people that have converted. Good Luck!! Take Care! Preston
     
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    thats the way to go its what i did.
     
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    Ok, I give How hard is it to convert to a GM alternator?

    Well, Its sounds like that is what I need to do, but I not quite sure on how to make that work. Does anyone have a thread or a diagram on how to make that conversion?:hmmm:
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    yea, i bought a gm alternator and i have no idea how to hook it up...i could use a step by step guide aswell
     
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    MNTony aka Godzirra

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    I used a 3G alternator that I bought off of ebay. It came with instruction that were ok. You can get a monster 160 amp version which is what I used. They also have ones that are over 200 amps, but as it is when my 160 has a big drain on it my belt squeals like mad!
     
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