Mechman Alternator Plug is Different..
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Those two outers are part of the diode which is now internal to the alternator, so you probably wouldn't want two sets of diodes working at the same time.
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I found the MechMan pigtail which was in the box, lol. I I called Mechman to see how to wire it up. They told me to connect the two wires off of their pigtail to the two inner wires on the stock harness. They said it didn't matter which wire was connected to which .
They also told me to tape off the outer 2 wires on the stock harness which I'm not so sure that's accurate. I believe they are grounds because if you look at the stock alternator, those 2 outer wires were attached to the outer basket and doing that means those wires are grounds!....?
What do you guys sell think??
Thanks!
They also told me to tape off the outer 2 wires on the stock harness which I'm not so sure that's accurate. I believe they are grounds because if you look at the stock alternator, those 2 outer wires were attached to the outer basket and doing that means those wires are grounds!....?
What do you guys sell think??
Thanks!
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Von_XJ (05-09-2021)
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Darklight 5280, I'll be installing a Mechman 240A alternator in the coming weeks. I looked into a Durango alternator but couldn't source one from Rock Auto, ebay, etc. I also thought about an AC DELCO reman but 160A ended up not being enough output for my application anyway but is a good option for many.
If I'm not mistaken, you'll need to swap/solder a new harnss/adapter to fit the Durango alternator and you have to be sure it comes off the right year/model as well in order for it to bolt up/align properly. Also some grinding of the alternator bracket in necessary to fit it into the the bracket and its a somewhat tight space near the frame. I've read some horror stories of alternators not fitting in there on some model years but I can't confirm from experience.
Anyway, I will also update the thread with my experience in the near future. Just finished a Jeep Cables Big 7 Upgrade (2 gauge). Would highly recommend doing the same especially if you plan on running a high output alternator from Mechman, Powermaster, DC Power, Mean Green etc. So far it sounds like the information contributed above is accurate and I would trust it.
I would also like to hear from SeniorXJ about his complete experience and hopefully he will chime in with more updates or maybe he sold it and moved to the Subie Forum jk lol.
Best of luck 👍
Eric
If I'm not mistaken, you'll need to swap/solder a new harnss/adapter to fit the Durango alternator and you have to be sure it comes off the right year/model as well in order for it to bolt up/align properly. Also some grinding of the alternator bracket in necessary to fit it into the the bracket and its a somewhat tight space near the frame. I've read some horror stories of alternators not fitting in there on some model years but I can't confirm from experience.
Anyway, I will also update the thread with my experience in the near future. Just finished a Jeep Cables Big 7 Upgrade (2 gauge). Would highly recommend doing the same especially if you plan on running a high output alternator from Mechman, Powermaster, DC Power, Mean Green etc. So far it sounds like the information contributed above is accurate and I would trust it.
I would also like to hear from SeniorXJ about his complete experience and hopefully he will chime in with more updates or maybe he sold it and moved to the Subie Forum jk lol.
Best of luck 👍
Eric
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Darklight 5280, I'll be installing a Mechman 240A alternator in the coming weeks. I looked into a Durango alternator but couldn't source one from Rock Auto, ebay, etc. I also thought about an AC DELCO reman but 160A ended up not being enough output for my application anyway but is a good option for many.
If I'm not mistaken, you'll need to swap/solder a new harnss/adapter to fit the Durango alternator and you have to be sure it comes off the right year/model as well in order for it to bolt up/align properly. Also some grinding of the alternator bracket in necessary to fit it into the the bracket and its a somewhat tight space near the frame. I've read some horror stories of alternators not fitting in there on some model years but I can't confirm from experience.
Anyway, I will also update the thread with my experience in the near future. Just finished a Jeep Cables Big 7 Upgrade (2 gauge). Would highly recommend doing the same especially if you plan on running a high output alternator from Mechman, Powermaster, DC Power, Mean Green etc. So far it sounds like the information contributed above is accurate and I would trust it.
I would also like to hear from SeniorXJ about his complete experience and hopefully he will chime in with more updates or maybe he sold it and moved to the Subie Forum jk lol.
Best of luck 👍
Eric
If I'm not mistaken, you'll need to swap/solder a new harnss/adapter to fit the Durango alternator and you have to be sure it comes off the right year/model as well in order for it to bolt up/align properly. Also some grinding of the alternator bracket in necessary to fit it into the the bracket and its a somewhat tight space near the frame. I've read some horror stories of alternators not fitting in there on some model years but I can't confirm from experience.
Anyway, I will also update the thread with my experience in the near future. Just finished a Jeep Cables Big 7 Upgrade (2 gauge). Would highly recommend doing the same especially if you plan on running a high output alternator from Mechman, Powermaster, DC Power, Mean Green etc. So far it sounds like the information contributed above is accurate and I would trust it.
I would also like to hear from SeniorXJ about his complete experience and hopefully he will chime in with more updates or maybe he sold it and moved to the Subie Forum jk lol.
Best of luck 👍
Eric
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Hey all,
I’m resuscitating this thread for a current problem I have. I had to replace the alternator on my 92 HO and bought an alternator that only works for 2000/1. Long story short, I can’t return it now.
I have a pigtail to match the old field wires to the new alt plug, but there’s varying advice on what to do from here. I spliced the green field wires to the new pigtail but the system is only running off the battery once jumped.
I know the 92 had an external regulator in the PCM and the new has an internal, but does anything need to change because of that? I currently have the B+ connected and two fields.
I’ve read 20+ threads in this and still can’t figure it out. Thanks.
I’m resuscitating this thread for a current problem I have. I had to replace the alternator on my 92 HO and bought an alternator that only works for 2000/1. Long story short, I can’t return it now.
I have a pigtail to match the old field wires to the new alt plug, but there’s varying advice on what to do from here. I spliced the green field wires to the new pigtail but the system is only running off the battery once jumped.
I know the 92 had an external regulator in the PCM and the new has an internal, but does anything need to change because of that? I currently have the B+ connected and two fields.
I’ve read 20+ threads in this and still can’t figure it out. Thanks.
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