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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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My 00 alternator went out and i have a 91 laying in the garage. The 00 has a plug that will plug into the back of the alternator but the 91 has 2 small posts. do i just need to cut the plug of the 00 wiring and attach a wire to each of the small post on the 91?

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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You can, but you're really better off not doing the swap in the first place, if you have the option.

The 1991 alternator will likely be a 70A unit - maybe a 90A. You'll be replacing a 117A unit, and losing at least 30A output!

And, once you modify the wiring, you'll have to modify it back to put in a proper alternator - which means more work for when you get a proper unit, if you put this one in first.

My advice? Give it a miss and get a proper replacement instead.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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I didnt know the output was that different. thats great to know. Thanks
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