Alternator amps?
1997 E350 6.8 . How can I tell what is the rated amps for this alternator? There are no visible tags or markings. A place I read says all 6.8 have 130 amp, another says could be 110 or 130. Nothing in my Ford book says.
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- I'm lazy. When I see purple wires it means the alternator is 130 amperes :) Automatically, the large case. But your way works too BFL13. But it does not zero in on the amperage of the large frame. Green wires is a lesser amperage unit.
- Copied from previous post link:
3Gs come in two sizes: A a 7-inch “small case” and an 8.25-inch “large case.” Both can be found in 95- and 130-amp versions. The 95-amp model is easily identifiable by three sets of four round cooling holes in the case’s ribs that make a “Y” behind the pulley. A 130-amp high-output version uses three sets of two big cooling holes in the “Y.” - Scroll down to photo of 130a 3G where it explains about the number of holes in the Y compared with the 95a 3G
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/electrical/1612-ford-alternator-upgrade-for-more-battery-charging-power/ - Get a flashlight.
Look down at the alternator
And through the ventilation holes
What color insulation is on the wires? - 95 or 130 amp
Look clsely on the coil assembly. It may have the identification inscribed on it. You may need to use some steel wool to high light it.
