View Single Post
  #9  
Old 11-12-2013, 02:42 PM
t walgamuth's Avatar
t walgamuth t walgamuth is online now
dieselarchitect
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Posts: 38,977
Quote:
Originally Posted by vstech View Post
also, the 87 300D's have the same wiring as the earlier diesels, and go up to 80 amps I think.

however, if you are going to a yard for an alternator, find a newer MB, and steal the wire from the battery to the alternator and starter, and you've got the wiring upgrade all factory like...
Wouldn't the starter be on the other side for the 87?
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
Reply With Quote