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[TroubleMarq]

I was driving to burger king A/C on music wasn't loud as i usually have it set and when i a couple of streets away from my house my car turned off so i turned it off and started it i could see white smoke so i drove as fast as i could parked the car popped the hood a ton of smoke was coming out opened it up and saw the 2g alternator on fire couldn't help but remember every 1 on grandmarq telling me to ditch the 2g. so i pour some of my soda and it went out then ignited, did it a couple of time b4 i remember the battery was probably feeding it (felt stupid...still do). the 2 charge wires don't look to bad i mean at the connection points on the harness but the rest of the wire looks perfect and it charred at the harness point not as bad as i thought tho i'll get some pics up as soon i charge my phone (pics or didn't happen) i can't help but feel like it's Christmas and my present is gonna be a nice 3g H.O. alternator i can already picture myself installing it ear to ear smile, ive been wanting to put 1 in since i found out it was possible and it looks like Christmas is coming early =)

[TroubleMarq]

Having trouble with the alternator bolts they just won't budge. scared to keep trying i dont wanna damage the bolt or anything not sure what to do with the bolts

[87gtVIC]

The lower one is usually the mothereffer. The upper one just have at it. Once you get the upper one off swing the alt down and I believe you can see where the lower bolt (LONG BOLT BTW) goes. Try squirting some pb blaster or equivalent on there.

[TroubleMarq]

planning to get some pb blaster tomorrow for the most part not much i can do today it was just a straight L

[HiFiMerc]

Good to hear you saved it before more damage could be done.

[miamibob]

Was it the entire alternator or just the connectors that were faulty??

[TroubleMarq]

the other connectors look fine just the black and red line wires look like they caught the worse of it and yea im pretty lucky it didnt get as bad not gonna lie i thought my car was done i'm lucky i ordered a large soda

[sly]

I have a known good 2g that i have a rigged cable to adapt to 3G wiring in case I need to rebuild a 3G and still drive the car while doing it. It's the original alt from my 88.

Don't worry about the charge wires if you're going to do the 3G swap. You'll be putting in a new (to you) charge wire anyhow. Also, the connector for the regulator is the same on 3G alts so it stays (as long as it's not damaged). www.delcity.com has the charge cable boot http://www.delcity.net/store/3:8!in-...ulators/p_1033

LateModelRestoration has the rest of the stuff....

Charge Cable
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Power-Wire-Kit

regulator plug if you need a new one
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...onversion-Wire

stator connector if your current regulator plug is ok
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...mall-Parts-Kit

[Piece-it pete]

the 3g upgrade is awesome you wont regret it its easy youll like it good save

[TroubleMarq]

Finally got it out and the thing looks fuccin charred to shit when the regular rachet and pb blaster wasn't doing it had to buy a 24'' breaker bar and ratchet adapters and it came out with ease it was almost a joke


i left the tags on because i planned on returning it and getting a blow torch but it's earned its keep

[87gtVIC]

On older cars like yours the breaker bar will always come in handy.

[tjc78]

Didn't have a piece of pipe on hand to slip over the ratchet? Bah, never mind having more tools is always a good thing!

[jaywish]

I have a small corner in my garage with a selection of different size pipes.

[miamibob]

I have a small corner in my garage with a selection of different size pipes.

Always helpful with difficult jobs or rowdy neighbors!!

[TroubleMarq]

LOL! yea it saved my life!now just waiting for the new alternator which suckessss but it shouldn't take that long now gonna jus do tha big three electrical upgrade while i'm at it will post pics when i start