85HPP 3G alternator install

[1990LTD]

Could be worse. Not all that long ago, I was afraid to take off my TFI distributor cap to see if there was moisture inside, becuase I thought it might mess with the timing!

I don't have a clue what that means I know what the distributor is/looks like, but....

[1987cp]

lol

The short of it is that the distributor cap is very easy to remove and replace without incident, because it's just held on by a couple big clips and has a notch in the rim that makes it impossible to reinstall in the wrong position. Actually swapping caps takes a little more care because you have to make sure the wires stay in the correct order.

[1990LTD]

we should have a n00b thread for idiots like myself to ask stupid questions.

[1990LTD]

don't wanna start a new thread just for this, but, is it normal for mileage to slightly improve? i'm talking very slightly..1mpg better maybe. if that.

[85crownHPP]

Also: This should be inspirational to folks that didn't think they could do something like swap alternators...if an imbecile like myself can do it, anybody can! I can't believe I was so scared to do something so simple.

Some people have what it takes and they just dont know it

[83countrysquire]

How can we tell if we have big alternator bracket??? Cause i got a sable with 3.8l in back yard we getting rid of wondering if its work pulling alt.

[1990LTD]

measure from center line to center line

what year sable?

[1990LTD]

Stock internally regulated cv/gm (87-91) alternaters

* 65amp rating
* small frame, 7" mounting hole cL to cL (center line)

3G alternator (130 amp) for our swap

* comes in large and small frame sizes
* small frame can be found stock in 1995 5.0L Mustang
* large frame can be found stock in 1993 3.8L Taurus
* the small frame is a direct physical fit for the 65A 2G
* the large frame is a direct fit for the 100A externally regulated units.
* the large frame unit can be used in place of the small 2G if the appropriate bracket is used.
* the 3G also comes in 75A, 95A flavors. (Same case sizes)
* large 3G runs cooler simply due to larger size
* internal fan

[83countrysquire]

1993 sable

[1990LTD]

cool. find a cv/gm with the heated windshield option and snag the bigger bracket. cop cars might have had them but i don't know for sure.

[83countrysquire]

geuss what my fair friend I have a heated windshield(iirc its the one with wierd yellow tint at top) hahaah

[1990LTD]

you are correct. gold-ish yellow-ish something. you're good to go!

[1987cp]

Cool, we have a new 3G swap guru!

[1990LTD]

I am far from a guru...I just know what you lot told me and what I found on the interweb.