5.9 magnum swap alternator question - Moparts Forums

Register Log In Moparts Forums Moparts Question and Answer 5.9 magnum swap alternator question

Print Thread

5.9 magnum swap alternator question #1551710 12/22/13 08:44 PM 12/22/13 08:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 51 Jacksonville, AR D dmckeehan OP member
dmckeehan OP member D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 51 Jacksonville, AR	Swapping in a 97 5.9 magnum into my 1981 Crew cab. Converting to a Carb, but have heard that i may need to use the existing external regulator with the new style alternator. Is this correct? Thanks for the help! 1985 Crew Cab W250 4x4 - daily driver, 5.9 magnum, carbed and distributor, A-518 and NP205 2002 3500 extended cab, 4x4, Cummins and 6 speed 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 with 35 Boggers - Mud Racer 1993 Dakota 4x4, Dana 60's front and rear - work in progress 1992 Dakota 2wd short bed, awaiting 440 swap

Re: 5.9 magnum swap alternator question [Re: dmckeehan] #1551711 12/22/13 10:58 PM 12/22/13 10:58 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,692 A Andrewh master
Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,692	the alt is externally regulated, just like the older style. it is just built into the computer. you can use the standard external regulators, you are used to with the new alt. I currently use the single field wiring and ground one of the field wires to make it charge in my old coronet. swapped in a 5.9 mag a few years back.

Re: 5.9 magnum swap alternator question [Re: Andrewh] #1551712 12/22/13 11:30 PM 12/22/13 11:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,988 Warren, MI J Jerry master
Jerry master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,988 Warren, MI	definitely no problem using the stock regulator with the magnum alternator we do that on all of our kits. just make sure the regulator has a good ground. I always recommend running a ground strap to the back of the block. I don't like relying on rusty or painted sheet metal. Superior Design Concepts 2574 Elliott Dr Troy MI 48083 jerry@sdconcepts.com www.sdconcepts.com Facebook page: Superior Design Concepts www.bcrproducts.com

Re: 5.9 magnum swap alternator question [Re: Jerry] #1551713 12/22/13 11:38 PM 12/22/13 11:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 51 Jacksonville, AR D dmckeehan OP member
dmckeehan OP member D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 51 Jacksonville, AR	sweet! thanks guys! 1985 Crew Cab W250 4x4 - daily driver, 5.9 magnum, carbed and distributor, A-518 and NP205 2002 3500 extended cab, 4x4, Cummins and 6 speed 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 with 35 Boggers - Mud Racer 1993 Dakota 4x4, Dana 60's front and rear - work in progress 1992 Dakota 2wd short bed, awaiting 440 swap

Moderated by Al_Alguire, Hotwheelsjr, moparts, not_a_charger, RangerDan440, tboomer

Hop To

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1