I just replaced my 95A with a 130A on my 95 F150 with a 4.6L. The original had 215,000 miles on it. It was an easy swap. Thanks for the 130A tip!

@TheMinuteMasters

6 күн бұрын

Nice! It’s a great mod! You’re welcome!

@Woodscustom

6 күн бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters The mounting bracket holes for the 95A was different for the 130A. BUT, on the alternator mounting bracket there was another set of holes that were slightly to the left of the 95A holes which mounted the 130A nicely. I did however use a slightly longer belt. The 95A belt was 98-5/8" long (Gates-K060980), It was a "TAD" short. So I put on a 99-5/8" belt (Gates-K060990) that was PERFECT.

i did the 130 amp 95 mustang alternator upgrade on my 1988 f250 5.8L about 3 years ago. i also had to add the 175 amp mega fuse to the charging cable i had to make. its made a world of difference, the old gen 2 alternator they originally put on this fully fuel injected truck was a serious joke, it killed 2 batteries in 2 years. i also put the oil cooler and power steering from a van and also relocated the ignition module off the distributor over to the drivers finder like the 92-96 trucks. all i need now is a oil catch can, other than that she is like a 92-96 under the hood but a brick nose every where else. no complaints

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that G2 alternators were terrible. Lol I guess ford just wanted to supply the minimum amount of amperage needed. Nice! Those are all good upgrades. It’s kind of cool how you can see from one generation of truck to the next, the little improvements Ford made.

I finally got around to doing this. It is an absolute must have for anyone driving one of these OBS Fords. Very little movement in the gauge now with everything running. Suppose I should drive the ol girl more than I do...

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Right! It’s a grade modification for these trucks. The stock alternator is pathetic. Lol

You do an excellent job with your channel, I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. Your down to earth and make it understandable, easy to be understood. Maybe you should have a give-a-way like a 2 oz bottle of old engine oil to the first 25K new subscribers. Just kidding, a little humor. After all these yrs, you should be well into the 100K's or more.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it! I wish I knew the answer to that. From what I’ve researched, DIY channels take the longest to grow. A giveaway would be cool though. I’ll mull that idea over! Who knows, it could work it! Anyhow, thank you for being one of my subscribers!

@borderlineiq

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Must . . . not . . repeat . . . myself. YOU know. ;)

Your videos are awesome bro. Keep em coming. It’s definitely helping me work on and fix some things on my 93 lightning and my 95 extended cab 5.0 4x4

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 I appreciate it! I’ll definitely keep them coming for ya. Nice! I’d like to move into an extended cab 4x4 to get more interior space.

@betotrokas

2 жыл бұрын

You should upload a video of your lightning so we can check it out

@matthewgoins87

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day when I get a good camera. Right now all my extra money is going into parts and savings for mine and my fiancé’s honeymoon trip down the Trans American Trail. I’m slowly buying parts for the 4x4 truck to build up and make the trip.

I always take the opportunity to upgrade my alternator. In my Bricknose Bronco I got a 130a 3g out of a Fox Body Mustang and it worked perfect My 4Door Bronco with a 7.5L got a 130a 3g out of a Taurus. Perfect fit. I don't need all the amps but it is nice to see the volts not drop when your running the Fan on Max with the high beams.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like upgrading the alternator is the thing to do on these trucks. I totally agree! I hate seeing the volts drop when I turn on more accessories. So I’m just polling everyone. Did you upgrade the size of the charging wire and did you change the size of the pulley?

@Skitter302

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I installed the smaller 2g pulley and upgraded the wire to 4gauge. Beefing up power wires and grounds keep these trucks on the road longer.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@Skitter302 Good to know. Thanks Skitter!

My Homie! Have not apparently been keeping up with you handsome man! I'll be doing this mod SOON! As always buddy, thanks for your time, wisdom, patience and contributions!

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick! Long time no talk! How have you been? Nice! You will love it. These trucks need way more amps than the 95 amp alternator. As always, thank you!🤙

Great info! Has anyone else ever experienced shaking from their volt needle? It’s occasionally done that through about 3 letters worth with and without load.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 That could be a voltage regulator problem. A multi-meter could help you figure that one out.

@redokie6810

2 жыл бұрын

yea that happens to me sometimes

Terrific video!! I bought a new alternator 6 months ago it’s really cold here In SLC so in the morning when I start my 1996 F150 302 5 speed the battery light comes on and the volt meter is at zero after a few minutes the red battery light starts to flicker and then goes away and then the volt meter gauge rises to the middle of the gauge and I can drive away. When it’s nicer weather days this doesn’t happen or after I have driven it doesn’t happen. It’s just really cold morning

@TheMinuteMasters

Жыл бұрын

That seems kind of unusual it’s gotten to -4°F here in Iowa and I’ve never had that issue. Granted, now I have this larger amp alternator.

@vandettabuilds6641

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I know these trucks very well and I have never heard of it

@vandettabuilds6641

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters it’s got to be the alternator

Great job as usual! Lots of good ideas. Please keep them coming.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jbee!🤙 I can definitely keep them coming!

Hey stevie I found a 130Amp Alternator for my 1994 F150 the New Alternator is for a 1995 Ford Explorer same 3 Bolts .

@TheMinuteMasters

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear! I’ll keep that in mind one for anyone looking for one.

Extra power is always a good thing

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!🤙

Hi Stevie, Good to see you again. Well, I got my truck inspected finally with the wait because of covid. It is registered, new plated from Washington, and insured. I have been driving it to town. Have a little problem with down shifting from 3rd to 2nd. hard to get into 2nd. Will be doing a gear oil change after a thousand miles. I am thinking about a different transmission. maybe an automatic, dunno yet.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Hey JR! Very good to hear! I’ve sure the shifting issues can be reworked. Going from manual to auto is a lot of work isn’t?

Tried the link you provide but I don't see the 130amp alt. Rock Auto only shows the 95amp. Do you have a part number?

@TheMinuteMasters

6 ай бұрын

That’s what a lot of viewers have told me. Sounds like my video sold out Rock Auto. lol I would just Google Ford 3g 130 amp alternator and see what comes up. That’s your best bet for finding one.

I cannot begin to tell you how much of a lifesaver your videos have been. My truck is a 90 f150 with a 4.9 in it. I've went to your link but I can't seem to find that alternator I was hoping you would have some insight on a alternative or if I can even put that on a 4.9

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Nickalas!🤙 So from the feedback I’m getting from other commenters is that it’s no longer available from rock auto. If you do a Google search for a Ford 3G alternator you’ll be able to find them on other websites. I’m not exactly sure about the fitment to a 4.9 L but as long as the bracket holes lineup I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

@nickalasnewman7972

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Thanks so much for the reply! I'll look around and see if I can find one. Thanks again for your videos. I watch them everyday lol.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickalasnewman7972 You are most welcome Nickalas! I’m glad you like my videos. Thank you! I appreciate it.🤙

@paytonsouthard3204

Жыл бұрын

@@nickalasnewman7972did that 3G alternator work for your 4.9?

Looks like RockAuto doesn't have the 130 Amp model listed anymore on any of the OBS trucks. Any others you recommend?

@TheMinuteMasters

Жыл бұрын

So all my usual places seem to be out of 130 amp alternators. I would just try a general Google search and see what Ford 3G alternators are available. There is a 3G alternator with more than 130 Amps that is made by Powermaster.

Can I get the part number for the 3g alternator?

@TheMinuteMasters

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a part number anymore because Rock Auto doesn’t sell it anymore. I would google 3G 120 amp alternator.

@WalterMelons

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters JeffsBroncoGarage has the 130a nator for $119 if more people keep asking.

Rock Auto has 130Amp for 1995 F150? Didn't see only 95 Amp.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 ай бұрын

I think they sold all of them out after I made this video. You’ll just have to search around on the Internet for one.

What alternator do I actually use for this upgrade

@TheMinuteMasters

3 ай бұрын

Just google search Ford 3G alternator. A couple should pop up. I don’t have exact part numbers though. I think these alternators were found on e series fans and any ford vehicles with aftermarket packages (ambulance, etc.)

Whats a mega fuse? Can you explain that please..

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

A mega is a larger style fuse. Most fuses on these trucks are 5/10/15/20/30 amps. A mega fuse is 200 amp.

I'm wondering if I could jerryrig up another alternator to fit where the smog pump goes...... itd be like a bulletproof system cause if one fails you still have the other

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

That would be very interesting. Might be overkill if you have a new higher amp alternator. I’d definitely have to figure out a way to regulate everything so you don’t over charge everything.

@benjaminlockhart2792

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters true true definitely need a regulator. im thinking of putting ac stuff in my 88 f150 and definitely want the charging system to be able to handle a blower motor. do you know if they came from the factory with different alternators for different configurations.... might be cheaper like you said to put a better alternator on it.

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminlockhart2792 I would think they would put higher amp alternators on trucks with more accessories like AC. I would do a little research and find out. Otherwise, I would look into a 2G to 3G swap for your truck. The 80s trucks had 2G alternators and starting in the 90s they added 3G alternators.

@benjaminlockhart2792

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Will definitely have to! thanks man

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminlockhart2792 No problem Benjamin!🤙 Thanks for watching!

Rock Auto does not have the 130 Amp alternator now. I saw on Amazon a 160 Amp and 200 Amp. My truck has a new alternator right now so if I decide to keep it I will upgrade also since I plan to use it to tow a small camper.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. Is the 130 out of stock? 160 and 200 aren’t bad and will give you plenty of amps for a camper.

@mrj-charles6383

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Rock Auto does not even have a listing for 130 Amp anymore.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrj-charles6383 Well that sucks. Maybe someone else will carry it.

@TheArnoldo206

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrj-charles6383 one off a 1996 E150 are available in the 130amp . Just ordered mine. Its a straight bolt on. I'm not sure if you need get a different belt size but everything else is plug and play.

@mrj-charles6383

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArnoldo206 Thanks for the info. When I bought mine it had a new alternator installed. So unless I add a binch of add ons that one will be ok.

Do you know if the 5.0 5.8 and the 7.3 have same design alternators?

@TheMinuteMasters

7 ай бұрын

Good question! I don’t really know. I could see the 5.0 and 5.8 being similar. You could enter both engine types on an auto parts website and see if the same part number comes up.

Are you still running this alternater and is there any problems with it? Looking g to do electric fans and upgrade alternater as well.

@TheMinuteMasters

7 ай бұрын

Yup! It’s been a great alternator and I’ve had 0 issues with it.

I can’t find it in the link, can you take a screenshot of the amp you bought? I’m not good at this kind of stuff lol

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the link from the description 👇 www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1995,f-150,5.0l+v8,1122286,electrical,alternator+/+generator,2412 Although, I just looked, and I’m not seeing that larger amp alternator. I wonder if it’s out of stock.

I pulled the bracket and everything to make my 92 have that type alt and just so happened I had a brand new motorcraft 130 amp alt laying around

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! 🤙 Those 130 amps aren’t common. My part stores have to order them.

@jamesshaw4954

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I order mine for a 99 ford ranger 4.0

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesshaw4954 Cool! I didn’t know that was a viable swap. I think mine is technically from a Ford van but I think so of the F250s and F350s had them too.

@jamesshaw4954

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters if I hadn't just put a new high amp alt on my 92 f250 I would have converted that but my 150 needed an alternator and I had all the parts to convert was a simple job probably an hour at most or in my case about 20 because both truck were torn apart

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesshaw4954 Good choice. These f150 need more juice and those 95 amp alternators don’t make enough amps.

Would be an issue if the smog pump is deleted?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve heard, there aren’t any issues if you delete the smog pump. Deleting the EGR causes issues.

Huh. I guess the 351 brackets are different to the 302, I just used the 5g from the mustang, yes!!! People definitely increase that cable!

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check but I think g3 alternators will fit the 351s too. How many amps does the g5 put out? For comment readers, what size should the cable be increased too and what size fuse?

@adammossinghoff385

3 жыл бұрын

Brackets are the same between the 2 engines.

@QuikModsOBS

3 жыл бұрын

@@adammossinghoff385 you're right! I forget I'm using a mustang bracket on my truck

@QuikModsOBS

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I'm using 2G they say 4G is okay

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuikModsOBS So you are switching from 2G to 4G? 2G alternator definitely don’t have enough amps.

Hey man plz plz plz help do you know where to find a dual battery tray for the 94 f150

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! I’m not sure if Ford made a dual battery tray for these years of trucks. My best guess, is to look around and see if they made dual battery trays for the power stroke 7.3 diesel f250s and f350s.

@richardgalvin1285

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters I've seen one and it's 500 bucks so plz do a video of you making one hahhaaa plzzzz

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardgalvin1285 Wow! That’s expensive. Have you thought about doing two separate battery trays?

i didnt even need it but i used 1/0 AWG wire and the new alt is 350amp on my f-150 2014 v8 this is way over powered for no reason at all XD

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That’s definitely overkill but you’ll never have to worry about it.

Mine is still dipping the voltage alot even though I got a bigger charge cable and mega fuse

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Really? And it’s doing this even after you’ve upgraded the alternator? I want to say there is another part you can replace which will stabilize the voltage.

@Cotorro187

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I even connected the charge cable directly to the battery and when I use the max AC and radio and lights at the same time it goes from the beginning of the M to basically he beginning of the R

@Cotorro187

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters which part would stabilize it

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cotorro187 So I think a bad voltage regulator can cause weird fluctuations in power. Otherwise, check all of your connection between the battery and the alternator.

@Cotorro187

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters thank you ill check my connections first then if thats good I'll change the voltage regulator

Good!

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo!🤙

Everyone of these videos glosses over removing the 2 lower alternator bolts, which is seeming impossible to me and why I’m resorting to these videos in the first place!

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the harness bolts? My alternator is only held on by two long bolts.

@ThinkDifferentish

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters The bottom 2 bolts that hold the alternator on. Not much room to get to them with all the stupid smog crap in the way. I had to use a swivel on my ratchet, and several extensions. And disconnect some of the smog tubes.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkDifferentish Ah! My truck doesn’t have any smog equipment at least not the California type of stuff.

I guess this wolnt work on the old style f150?? (1989 model specifically) my alternator has a different plug connector.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

So you can do a 3G upgrade on older models. It’s a tad less plug and play. The link below is a Motortrend article on how to do it: www.motortrend.com/how-to/install-high-output-ford-3g-alternator-older-fords/

@JaydenStubbs

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Thankyou so much! I Love how you care about other people in helping out. Even on an older video.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@JaydenStubbs You’re welcome Jayden! 🤙 I’m just doing what I like! Helping people and talking old Ford trucks!😁

Will this work for a 88 f250 5.8 ?

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you have to swap the pulley for one that works for an 88. You also have to convert the wiring set up. This article has more details on that👇 www.motortrend.com/how-to/install-high-output-ford-3g-alternator-older-fords/

@doober8349

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters oh ok thank you

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@doober8349 You’re welcome man!🤙

Wow far out

it's 3g not g3

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

You’re right! My mistake. Thanks for the clarification man!🤙

@ottobauner9828

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters im glad you didnt take it the wrong way cause i meant no I'll will. Im glad somebody is out there helping others out with this info. Just to expand on your topic. Yes what you installed is a 3g large case. This alternator can also be use on bullnose and bricknose to upgrade fron the 1G and 2G alternator that were only 70amps and also had a fire hazard issue th me to the connector. Not to be long winded but the great part about the 3G large case is its also the same size and the 6G so there are part interchanges tour abke to do. They have 4 differnt case designs but the internaks are the same. And if you have a need for more ampreage. No need to go buy a 300 high output you can purchase 250amp stator for the 3g/6g alts for about 60.00 and they are not hard to rebuild. www.ebay.com/itm/261960558985

@TheMinuteMasters

3 жыл бұрын

@@ottobauner9828 Nope, I wasn’t offended at all. I have viewers from time to time, offer corrections of things I said. I see it as a learning experience and a chance to set the record straight. That’s cool! I did know the 3g were upgrades over the older alternators but the stator swap is very cool! Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!🤙

whats the part number on your 130 amp g3 alternator?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. I bought it from Rock Auto but apparently it’s no longer listed.

@TheGstnyellow150

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters i found a few on rock auto prolly get the bosch you got a video on rear brakes?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGstnyellow150 Yeah as long as it fits, you are good. Actually I don’t and I did a full rebuild a couple of years ago. I might be due for shoes and drums but I’d have to check.