Going to JUNK YARD NOW! NEED VERIFICATION OF ALTERNATOR FIRST ASAP!!

1jimmy__d · 05-08-2003, 09:38 AM

I need to know if the 130 amp alternator i am looking for can be off a 94 T-bird 3. 8 liter. The guy said it was the same as the one for a 94-95 mustang as well as some other cars. Is this the right alternator????? Thanks. I can get it for 50 bucks!

1jimmy__d · 05-08-2003, 10:55 AM

well i just bought it! i hope it is the same thing. from a 94 T-bird 3.8ltr! how can i shine this baby up a little? looks a little weathered.

86GT · 05-08-2003, 03:50 PM

Autosol worked for me!
My alternator is actually from a 1998 3.8 V6 (at least according to the tag that was on it.) Works great, stereo and all accessories on and I have 13.9V still.

1jimmy__d · 05-08-2003, 03:58 PM

i just wanted to be sure that the installation would be the same as having the 3G alternator of a 94 mustang gt car. i think they are identical alternators.

any ideas on how to clean this thing? I hope it works!

Shaggy · 05-08-2003, 04:59 PM

The only difference between different 3G alternators is some have a threaded hole, some don't and clocking. Just depends on what vehicle it came of off originally. I have yet to find a clocking that won't work and as far as the threaded hole I usually tap it out and put in a new bolt but others have just used a nut and bolt through the hole which ever way they both work fine.

PS i don't know what cars came with which options so i am couldn't tell you which would have what.

red82gt · 05-09-2003, 11:56 PM

Should work. My alternator from a 92 SC t-bird is actually a 110A alternator but that's plenty. Bolted in easily and I now have 14.1 @idle with an electric fan, A/C, decent stereo, etc. Just make sure to add a 4 guage wire from the B+ post to the + of the battery or the starter solenoid (a 150A fuse is probably a good idea too).

05-08-2003, 09:38 AM	#1
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	Going to JUNK YARD NOW! NEED VERIFICATION OF ALTERNATOR FIRST ASAP!! I need to know if the 130 amp alternator i am looking for can be off a 94 T-bird 3. 8 liter. The guy said it was the same as the one for a 94-95 mustang as well as some other cars. Is this the right alternator????? Thanks. I can get it for 50 bucks! __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

05-08-2003, 10:55 AM	#2
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	well i just bought it! i hope it is the same thing. from a 94 T-bird 3.8ltr! how can i shine this baby up a little? looks a little weathered. __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

05-08-2003, 03:50 PM	#3
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Autosol worked for me! My alternator is actually from a 1998 3.8 V6 (at least according to the tag that was on it.) Works great, stereo and all accessories on and I have 13.9V still. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

05-08-2003, 03:58 PM	#4
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	i just wanted to be sure that the installation would be the same as having the 3G alternator of a 94 mustang gt car. i think they are identical alternators. any ideas on how to clean this thing? I hope it works! __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

05-08-2003, 04:59 PM	#5
Shaggy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 466	The only difference between different 3G alternators is some have a threaded hole, some don't and clocking. Just depends on what vehicle it came of off originally. I have yet to find a clocking that won't work and as far as the threaded hole I usually tap it out and put in a new bolt but others have just used a nut and bolt through the hole which ever way they both work fine. PS i don't know what cars came with which options so i am couldn't tell you which would have what. __________________ A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. George S. Patton, General (1885-1945)

05-09-2003, 11:56 PM	#6
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Should work. My alternator from a 92 SC t-bird is actually a 110A alternator but that's plenty. Bolted in easily and I now have 14.1 @idle with an electric fan, A/C, decent stereo, etc. Just make sure to add a 4 guage wire from the B+ post to the + of the battery or the starter solenoid (a 150A fuse is probably a good idea too). __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

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