I've spent the the bulk of my afternoon searching, maybe I'm just bad at it, but I think I've narrowed down my situation to 2 questions.
My rig is a 69 FJ40 Gen 1 SBC converted to an e fan recently. The 12SI alternator (63A) can't keep up after a few months of operation, it's literally crying for mercy. So I believe what I need is the CS144 alternator 170A ish. I should be able to clock it and mount it just fine with my current brackets and serpentine belt set up ( I think).
question 1: My puny charging wire runs in to the factory harness near the clutch drivers side. Then pops back out PS and drops down to the starter solenoid. Is it picking something up in the dash that would be factory (ammeter)? No charging/idiot light in the dash. Can I bypass this with a larger wire and go straight to batt or solenoid?
Question 2: Is there or do I need some kind of adaptor for 12SI plug to CS144 connector? Since there is no idiot light, does someone here on mud (like @Coolerman ) make such an adaptor with a resistor?
Help and experience always appreciated.
My rig is a 69 FJ40 Gen 1 SBC converted to an e fan recently. The 12SI alternator (63A) can't keep up after a few months of operation, it's literally crying for mercy. So I believe what I need is the CS144 alternator 170A ish. I should be able to clock it and mount it just fine with my current brackets and serpentine belt set up ( I think).
question 1: My puny charging wire runs in to the factory harness near the clutch drivers side. Then pops back out PS and drops down to the starter solenoid. Is it picking something up in the dash that would be factory (ammeter)? No charging/idiot light in the dash. Can I bypass this with a larger wire and go straight to batt or solenoid?
Question 2: Is there or do I need some kind of adaptor for 12SI plug to CS144 connector? Since there is no idiot light, does someone here on mud (like @Coolerman ) make such an adaptor with a resistor?
Help and experience always appreciated.