Thinking about getting rid of this X ternal voltage regulator in the alternator set up. What one wire alternator should I use. What make in year vehicle should I tell the parts guy
1977 FJ 40 one wire alternator
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I have a 1972 (June 1972) J40 Toyota Land Cruiser. 350 chevy conversion. This vehicle originally used external regulated alternator system. At the time eight years ago I wasn't very electrically inclined mostly just lazy really...and I ended up buying a hitachi one wire hundred amp alternator...
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I still have the original engine and bracketing
Go with one for an fj60. About 55 amps and internally regulated. I did this in my 72 with a 76 2f.
They can easily be adapted to fit on a stock six.
Of course a newer one off a 2F would bolt on. In my case it would have been a switch from a 50 or so amp alternator with an electronic external regulator to a 55 amp internal... hardly seems worth the effort.
Looks like CS130 is easier...
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Delco CS-144 Alternator Installed - Pics
Decided to put one of these 140 amp models in after rebuilding the OEM unit three times.....not to knock the Nippondenso, but the 55 amps is a little low and the Mean Green seems a little overkill. http://www.alternatorparts.com/CS-144_Special_offer.htm It was shipped with an incorrect...
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I just did this 2 weeks ago. Replaced with an 80 amp from an '89 Cruiser that bolted directly into the stock mount. A HUGE improvement over the 45 amp stock, and charges while at rock crawl speeds. But, because the new alternator is larger diameter, I had to extend the adjustment arm by welding 2 inches onto the water pump bolt end (I took the arm to a welding shop in town, told them what I wanted, and they did it while I waited 15 minutes ... simple). Ordered alternator from Rock Auto for $76.97 + core; part #14836. Also, either need to swap the stock pulleys or cut the double pulley it comes with in half because your fan will hit the additional pulley (also very easy). Went through a bit of trial and error to get the exact length fan belt needed, so if you want pics or belt part number, PM me.
