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Join Date: May 1999
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![]() I got my 100amp alternator from Summit today and went to install it, thinking it would be a direct bolt on....NOPE!!
My first problem was that my engine is an early 351W and not a 5.0 for which it was meant for. I am going to have to grind some metal off the lower bracket for the fins to clear it. I also need an inch shorter alternator belt because I have to also move the lower bracket down. The two alternators "look" alike but there are slight differences that require these mods. Tomorrow I will take my bracket to work and grind it down and try again tomorrow night. It would be a direct fit for a 5.0 ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock |
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![]() I was also kind of disappointed with Summit because it didn't even come with the upgraded power wire. I had to go to the hardware store and buy some #4 wire. I guess that's ok because it only cost me $6 for the wire and connectors I needed.
I'll let you know how it works ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock |
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![]() I went an installed my alternator tonight after the minor mods I had to make to the lower alternator bracket. It works great!!
I have 14.67 volts at idle. I am not sure how a one wire alternator works but I'm happy! I think Powermaster units are just as good if not better than other hi-amp units because there are post to make it a 3 wire system if you want to so that you can keep interior gauges and lights functioning. 84stangLX, are you going to get one of these units now? ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock |
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