|
|
|
|
|
#1
03-06-2019, 11:45 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
OM 617 alternator connection ?
I'm putting '85 om617 into a '74 ford 100. The 617 came pretty much bare bones. I'm looking for an alternator plug if anyone knows where I can get one, or if not which terminals go to what on the alternator. Do you think I could get by using crimp on wire connects into the alternator if I can't find a plug?
Thanks Greg 
|
|
#2
03-07-2019, 01:23 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Your best bet is to upgrade to the higher amp alternator (115 amp fits right in just do a search) and it does not use the original connector - just simple nut. Also it’s good to run a separate ground for the alternator since it grounds through the mountings and that can get oily etc.
Send me a pm I probably have a couple of those connectors for the original alternator around somewhere and will be happy to send you one if I can find it.
|
|
#3
03-07-2019, 01:44 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Agreed, the AL29X 115 amp alternator upgrade is worthwhile.
Here's the DIY thread for 'Desert Rose'. DIY - AL129X alternator in a 1978 W116 300SD Wiring info is on Post # 5.
__________________
78 W116 300SD 'Desert Rose' new as of 01/26/2014 79 W116 300SD 'Stormcloud' RIP 04/11/2022
|
|
#5
03-07-2019, 02:32 PM
|
||||
|
||||
Greg ;
The two BIG connectors are for unfused direct to battery connections . The single smaller connection goes to the dashboard light, if you ground it, the light should come on when the key is on . Just go with what you've got for now, the larger amperage alternator will come cheaply in due time . FWIW, the 1985 OM617 came with a heavier duty alternator than all other W123's, it'll be fine .
__________________
-Nate 1982 240D 408,XXX miles Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
