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Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:10 am
by SaltyNalty
It's been covered here before but I can't seem to find any information that doesn't lead to a dead link.
I've picked up an alternator for an EF Falcon, the 110amp unit. I need to visit the wreckers to pick up the regulator plug to suit and also the charging wire and mounting bolts.
Is there anything else I need to get?
Has anyone else completed this upgrade? What is required as far as installation goes. Do I need to remove the radiator, or drill out any mounts?
A step by step process would be really appreciated, and I'll bet handy for any one else contemplating this upgrade.

Cheers,

Salty

Re: Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:08 am
by zukmeista

Re: Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:20 pm
by SaltyNalty
That's what I was after. I got a plug and wiring harness today from pick and payless. Was $5 for the harness and bottom bolt.
I removed the alternator mount today and drilled out the holes to accomodate the larger bolt. Tomorrow I have to grind a bit off the mount, about 2mm to fit the larger alternator.
Because this is for the Vitara the pulleys are fine as they're all ready multi v. I think I may have to get a bigger belt but I'll know when she goes in. Haven't had to remove the radiator yet either. But we'll see how tomorrow goes.

Cheers,

Salty.

Re: Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:58 pm
by blueybob
i would run a in line fuse from alt to battery as well.

Re: Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:58 pm
by screwwoole
Yep I used a resettable breaker

Re: Falcon alternator upgrade for Vitara G16A

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:21 pm
by DarkHorse Vitara
Get the main fusebox from the EF and use that as well.