How to install and clock a Ford one wire alternator!

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024

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  • @vikday
    @vikday Рік тому +3

    This was such a helpful video. I did this on my '65 and had to re-clock. I had to use my old pulley because of squeal though.

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it worked out for you. I also fought a squeal for a long time, finally figured out it was alignment since I was using new brackets and spacers

  • @Foxcanfixit
    @Foxcanfixit 2 роки тому +1

    Knowing how to re-clock is always useful. And 1 wire alternators make everything so neat and tidy. 😀👍

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  2 роки тому

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching sir

  • @WillsWheels
    @WillsWheels 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't know they made a one wire alternator for a classic Mustang. Sure wish they would have had these in 1985 when I was working on my 1965 mustang....lots of alternator issues. Great Video!!

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! This is an aftermarket alternator that is based on the GM SI alternator frame.

  • @TheRaulr151
    @TheRaulr151 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting! Tried to install one today and had issues with this. Thought there was a way to clock but wasn't sure the steps. This will make it easy!

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  5 місяців тому +1

      Hope this helps!

    • @TheRaulr151
      @TheRaulr151 5 місяців тому

      @@RiggsGarage worked perfect. Thanks so much.

  • @johnnolte952
    @johnnolte952 2 роки тому +1

    Finally found the video i needed… thanks

  • @GojirasBreath
    @GojirasBreath 6 місяців тому

    Thanks! Its nice to learn something new (clocking)

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @user-rg6ev2qh9y
    @user-rg6ev2qh9y Рік тому

    Hello, very good video, I recently bought the same alternator for my 68 mustang, I want to know if when I connect I will lose the marker on my dashboard

  • @Andrew-vt7mi
    @Andrew-vt7mi 5 місяців тому

    Did you run a ground wire? You showed the terminal at the beginning of the video but didn't mention negative afterward. Or is it grounded through the mounting bolt to the block?

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  5 місяців тому

      I did not run a ground wire, the alternator is grounded to the chassis like you say. Thanks for watching

  • @reyzapata9375
    @reyzapata9375 Рік тому

    Hi, I’m Rey from California. We own a 68 Mustang GT with the Original 289eng, w a 4bb carb.
    My 3 wire alternator gave out.!. so I would like to replaced it with a tuff stuff 7068 1 wire.!. What bolt size do you have on your Engine block. I have a 7/16” bock. And What wire do I keep on my Starter Solenoid for my 68 Mustang.?.

  • @VegasRT500
    @VegasRT500 Рік тому

    Have you had any problems with the ford one wire alternator and do you consider it a good upgrade?

  • @poo8448
    @poo8448 2 роки тому

    I wanna see you drive that ole beast! lol

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  2 роки тому

      Been doing house projects, Will be back on the cars soon!

  • @forgotmypassword125
    @forgotmypassword125 11 місяців тому

    Idk if you’ll be able to answer this but I was trynna reclock my alternator but did the whole process wrong ended up pulling the back part up to rotate like an idiot and a spring fell out of place and I’m not a car guy. In fact this is my first time trying this myself but I was wondering if you could inform me what the spring is or how to put it back into place if possible

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  11 місяців тому

      Kind of hard to answer here, but I remember the first time that happened to me. That's a spring-loaded brush likely, just Google how to put new brushes in the alternator and that will show you how to remove and install them. It's real simple once you see it. Good luck!

  • @Raynman12
    @Raynman12 Рік тому +1

    Does the voltage gauge still work after doing this?

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Great question. None of my gauges work so I can't say.

  • @jayvee962
    @jayvee962 Рік тому

    What kind of volt meter was that in the end?

  • @MatthewG_208
    @MatthewG_208 Рік тому

    When doing this conversion go you have to do anything for the horn to work as it is wired into the old voltage regulator?

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому

      Should be on a different circuit, My horn doesn't work, so I need to dig into that

  • @IBTurnintrix
    @IBTurnintrix 5 місяців тому

    Did your alternator squeal when you started the vehicle after you reclocked it?

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  5 місяців тому

      Yes, had to tighten the belt a lot more than I thought I would need to

    • @IBTurnintrix
      @IBTurnintrix 5 місяців тому

      @@RiggsGarage thanks! I ended up doing the same. Agree on tightness.

  • @ronflick9491
    @ronflick9491 Рік тому

    Where can I buy the tough stuff 100 amp one wire alternator for my 1973 Ford F250 0:00 0:00

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому

      I believe I got it off of Amazon or summit racing

  • @ceelo3324
    @ceelo3324 Рік тому

    Do I still need to keep my external voltage regulator plugged in?

    • @howpaul7553
      @howpaul7553 Рік тому +2

      No you shouldent even need it if your install a one internely regulated alternator. But fot shits and giggles you can hollow it out and store your your weed in it

  • @mntcautomotiveservicetechn1648
    @mntcautomotiveservicetechn1648 2 роки тому

    Sooooo 8 gauge cable seems pretty small for 100 amps. I would definitely go with at least a 6 gauge, but better off with a 4 gauge wire.

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      You're probably right, I'll grab some. Easy fix. Thank you

  • @gorsk69
    @gorsk69 11 місяців тому

    lets see the rest if the mustang...

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  11 місяців тому

      I have a few videos of it on the channel, check it out

  • @ccfreedomseekerconstitutio8767

    I have a 68 ford galaxy 500 302 what do I need to do to add this

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому

      Order an alternator, bolt it in, wire it like this. Am I missing something? Thanks for watching

    • @sammyvices2547
      @sammyvices2547 Місяць тому

      Summit racing will also have the Scott Drake upper and lower alternator brackets you need if your galaxie was originally a generator car. You can ditch that huge generator bracket

  • @johnnyhonda7576
    @johnnyhonda7576 Рік тому

    What do you do with the existing wires ?

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому +3

      I removed those along with the voltage regulator unit. They went into the dumpster

    • @rydeyz312
      @rydeyz312 Рік тому +1

      @@RiggsGarageSo your voltage regulator didn’t attach to your main wire harness? If I do what you did, I got no juice beyond my starter solenoid.

  • @howpaul7553
    @howpaul7553 Рік тому

    You need a fuse man or a circuit breaker

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому

      I'll look into it, thanks for the idea

    • @ceelo3324
      @ceelo3324 Рік тому

      What do you mean? in-line between the alternator and the positive battery lug? What rating fuse or breaker?

    • @howpaul7553
      @howpaul7553 Рік тому

      I mean inbetween the battery and the solinoid you should put a 50 to 70 amp maxi fuse or a 50 to 70 amp automotive circuit breaker to replace the fusible link as a safty precaution

    • @howpaul7553
      @howpaul7553 Рік тому

      On the positive side btw

  • @banks412gmailcom
    @banks412gmailcom Рік тому

    Great video! I saw that you tested your work, but can I ask what your process was for that? What do you set the multimeter to? I saw one end of the test lead on the battery, but I couldn’t see anything else. Thank you again for this!

    • @RiggsGarage
      @RiggsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words. I set my voltmeter to 20 volts DC, then I just put the negative probe on the negative terminal (I think that was behind my arm so you could not see it) then the positive probe on the positive terminal of the battery to confirm that the new alternator is charging at 14.xx volts or so. Let me know if you have any other questions!