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Mal · 08-18-07, 01:39 AM

The link in late 70's Fords (in Australia) was part of of the loom, but alternator output B+ to battery cable stepped out for a few inches where the link was moulded into the cable to protect the balance of the loom.

The Land Rover part that you linked to would be a good choice, provided that you can also obtain the housing that it fits into from somewhere. Housing needs to enclose the unit so that terminals cannot be shorted by tools, and insulate the unit from the chassis. The current rating would be in the right ballpark.

With this approach, you end with a unit that is easily replacable, but unlikely to get pulled out while the altenator is working by a zealous trouble shooter. Overall, that is the major consideration, the altenator must not have the load disconnected while it is running and energised.

08-18-07, 01:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mal malb Gold Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 34 Rep Power: 2	Re: Alternator wiring - Ford 2G, advice required The link in late 70's Fords (in Australia) was part of of the loom, but alternator output B+ to battery cable stepped out for a few inches where the link was moulded into the cable to protect the balance of the loom. The Land Rover part that you linked to would be a good choice, provided that you can also obtain the housing that it fits into from somewhere. Housing needs to enclose the unit so that terminals cannot be shorted by tools, and insulate the unit from the chassis. The current rating would be in the right ballpark. With this approach, you end with a unit that is easily replacable, but unlikely to get pulled out while the altenator is working by a zealous trouble shooter. Overall, that is the major consideration, the altenator must not have the load disconnected while it is running and energised.