1996 Ford 3g Alternator Wiring Diagram

The pivot bolt terminal end nut voltage regulator regulator wiring plug and brush holder.

1996 ford 3g alternator wiring diagram. Same size diameter as the 3g but the 4g has a black metallic cover on the rear. Due to the 3g alternator s high output use awg 4 or awg 6sized wire protected by dual 14 gauge fusible links or a 150 or 175 amp mega fuse for the main alternator bat stud charge wire running. And connect the red wire to the output side of the alternator 10 32 stud take the long wire and connect to the side of the coil. 1992 1997 this is the wiring diagram of the charging system used in the 1992 1997 crownvics.

The 3g was internally regulated used two internal cooling fans sealed bearings and had a superior battery stud. Uses the same plug as the 3g series alternator. Getting ready to completely rewire my 54 ford that i m installing a 302 in. Fords 3g alternator was a giant leap in technology and quality.

It is the same for ford f150 f250 and other ford f series cars. This is the diagram of every components in the alternator. In 1996 ford publicly recognized the fire hazard caused by the 2g alternator and released tsb 96214. Below are wiring diagrams of the charging system in 1992 2010 ford crown victorias.

Ford alternator wiring diagram. The attached diagram from a hot rod article shows to install a 100 amp mega fuse in the hot lead from the alternator to the battery. The image above is an alternator from a 2002 ford ranger. We believe the 3g is the superior alternator but the 4g series comes in several unique mounting styles which aren t compatible with 3g series alternators.

Ford trucks starting using the 3g in the 1992 f 150.