How to Install a New Alternator
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- In this video I go over the steps of swapping out the old Alternator for a new unit. I also discuss the benefits of adding a higher amperage output unit for future upgrades to the car.
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The car is a 1966 Mustang Fastback with a factory V8 and T5 transmission.
Shot with GoPro Hero 8 with the Media Mod, edited on Davinci Resolve 17.
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Nice project. Upgrading the alternator is definitely needed when adding more electronics to these vehicles.
We agree! :)
Great video; very helpful! Andy is great at explaining all the details and making it all easy to understand.
Great to hear!
Thanks for all the helpful videos
My pleasure!
Good Job Andy. The camera view and audio was very good. Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
'66 Fastback: ironically, purchased the same PowerMaster alternator you did...but watched you before installing mine.. in case I missed something as I did mine this afternoon. Thanks Andy.
Yeah, it's easier than it looks, but I was skeptical I was going to miss something too. I watched a ton of videos before my install to make sure there wasn't something minor that one person mentioned that would be critical for the swap. In the end, it was super easy. :)
Nice video I need to upgrade mine after pertronix, and eltric fan I had it idling with the lights, blower/heat and fan on and it almost died 😅 I appreciate the alternator recommendation and link too 👍
Happy to help! :)
Great explanation. Used this video to upgrade mine as well. Keep up the videos, really enjoy learning with your videos.
Thanks, will do!
Being months later you might have already addressed this, but to make the alternator fit right as far as the harness location all you do is clock it. You remove the screws that hold the case halves together - but don't take anything apart, just rotate the halves until they are oriented the way the original was, then screw it back together.
This is one of those things that's always on the "I'll get to it" list, but I never do. :)
Nice video. I noticed you are using the heavy duty battery cables. But with the new alternator you’ll have more amps, 91 at max. Don’t you need a thicker cable from the alternator to the battery, solenoid.
Thanks!
A thicker cable wouldn't hurt, but the relative short distance from the alternator to the battery also plays a role. I may have to upgrade as I begin to put more load on the system.
Hey andy! what spacer did you use? i cant seem to fit my spacer whatsoever and i bought the exact same alternator. Any help would be appreciated!
It's the spacer that was on my car when I bought it. It measures about 1-9/16" long.
Do you have wire that connects to solenoid from alternator? My old harness has one but the new v8 harness I ordered didn't, I'm new to all this, your advice is appreciated!
Your new wire harness is likely designed for cars with a one-wire alternator. You’ll need to get a new One-wire Alternator for everything to work because your new harness is not equipped with a voltage regulator (but there’s one inside the one-wire Alt). I made a video about upgrading to the one-wire, it’s incredibly easy, and your local auto parts store will likely have one in stock. 🙂
some reason my alternator is flipped the other way which gives it very little adjustment. if I try and move it around it doesnt want to fit.
I am doing a rad upgrade so will take the fan off and try and see if I can get it to work better.
You might need the correct Alt bracket for it to work if you flip it the other way?
Friend, put the same one with a square external regulator, in my Maverick 302, connect F in Field and S in stator, but the alternator hums, the load makes noise, I disconnect the power cable or the Field so that it stops producing current and stops humming, do you have any idea what could be the reason or problem?
I replied to your other comment you placed on another video, I'm not going to be able to help you. Sorry.
Andy how has this alternator turned out in keeping your battery charged
It was great, but I have since upgraded to a one-wire, which is much better for my setup. :)
Where is your negative wire run from, off the battery? It looks like its going to the other side of the engine?
In this video, one lead is going to the front of the passenger side head, and the other lead snakes around behind the battery and connects to the fender apron (by the starter solenoid). I have since changed the wiring in my car, but in this video, this is how it was set up. :)
@@AndyKruseChannel thanks for the reply. Didn't look right so I was curious!
When I turn my AC on my ignition switch gets really hot do you think it's because I have an oem style alternator?
My guess is that your AC system is pulling power through your ignition switch. Maybe check the wiring and isolate it from the ignition switch? Also, the AC system might be drawing quite a bit of current, not sure if the OEM alternator is up to the task. It might need to get updated. :)
Maybe a weird question but if the ground wire is loose it doesn’t charge the battery right ?
Loose is not the same as disconnected. 🙂
@@AndyKruseChannel it was disconnected:)
Great Mr Andy well explained,links of partes & tool ,outstanding continúe,if You Dou to any ,six cilinder ,200cid Mustang we apareciste,builds & tips,thanks,Joe & Bros,already suscribes.joe.
Thanks for feedback! :)
Lol, my radio and heater aren't hooked up either 🤣
Great minds think alike? :)
So disappointed, I thought THIS would be the electric power steering install video. Still waiting. :-)
One of these days I’m going to have to deliver. 😆