i did a TECH. write-up a while back , i covers all the below and then some ,,,,,,,,,
that later FEN green plug adapter can get Nix'd if you want , the metal socket plug on your new unit above is also a FEN
New Voltage Regulator is a MUST-DO...
Oh @ToyotaMatt …..you got something to help me out here? Let’s limit the opportunities for me to short the system out.
I was tempted to pull the trigger on an OEM one from your site but A. They were out of stock and B. The budget wouldn’t allow...
Technically it was last night and not today. Installed a new city racer alternator in Marge. I’d heard the OEM one (maybe original?) grinding a bit recently. Shoulda just pulled the trigger but instead waited and it ended up going out on a night...
Just to close this up. Hooked the white wire with the blue stripe to the B terminal of the city racer alternator and she fired right up. No smoke. All looks good.
Thanks Mark!
Any idea if I’m going back onto the “B” post? Again I’m assuming so as that’s the post the wire came off of. This is a super simple job just want to double check as I know zilch about electricity and all my crayons are broken.
Upon closer inspection it looks like the wire attached to the “B” terminal on the original. I’m going to assume the wire attaches to the “B” terminal on the city racer alternator as well. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
The alternator for my 11/77’ FJ55 gave up the ghost last week. I’m 99.9% sure this bad boy from city racer is the correct replacement but looking for confirmation before I install and turn the key. City racer site says this one is good from...