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Almost Ready To Burn Some Rod

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by pfmg, Jul 13, 2018.

  1. pfmg

    pfmg Member

    New alternator and welder mounted in the 3B, just need to wire it up. Finally got the correct pulley for the alternator so I can use the correct belt.

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    pfmg, Jul 13, 2018
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    :bow:

    Can I get a X2 up in here?
     
    Focker, Jul 13, 2018
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  3. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    X 2 :bow:

    Very nice.
     
    OzFin, Jul 13, 2018
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  4. pfmg

    pfmg Member

    Premier Power welders was really cool, I’ve had this welder for 15 + years, it was in my old YJ, its been sitting on the shelve for at least 5 years, until I decided to put it in the 3B, i sent it Preimier to have it checked out, they checked it out and said it only needed a couple wiring connections fixed, they did it all for no charge.
     
    pfmg, Jul 13, 2018
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  5. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Check the wires to make sure they aren't pinched behind any brackets. ;)

    How high above the fender is the welder? I'm guessing it won't fit in a low hood jeep.
     
    garage gnome, Jul 14, 2018
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  6. pfmg

    pfmg Member

    No pinched wires:D, my wiring is all done with crimp, solder and heat shrink connectors. I actually removed, and redid some more sketchy wiring.

    It’s up that high because I have the space, it could go down probably even with the fender
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    pfmg, Jul 14, 2018
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  7. pfmg

    pfmg Member


    All wired up, and running pretty good now!
     
    pfmg, Jul 14, 2018
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  8. fhoehle

    fhoehle Sponsor

    Well I’m seriously impressed!
     
    fhoehle, Jul 26, 2018
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  9. mikec4193

    mikec4193 1947 CJ2A

    now that is cool....I have never seen on a Jeep before...let alone one that runs off the Jeep to boot...

    MikeC
     
    mikec4193, Jul 26, 2018
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  10. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Nice!! And I would have mounted as high as I could also-yea B's!. I was concerned about filling it with water so mounted mine with the face vertical and put a splash shield over the top.
     
    duffer, Jul 26, 2018
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  11. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Nice, I've been wanting to put one of these in my glove box area. Was the new alternator difficult to install and wire (for the amatuer garage mechanic like me).
     
    Muzikp, Jul 26, 2018
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  12. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    duffer, Jul 26, 2018
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  13. pfmg

    pfmg Member

    I put it as high as reasonable. But they are pretty tough units, this one has been around for a while, had it on my YJ, And it was soaked a few times. Never seemed to bother it. I actually sent to back to Preimer to have them check it out before putting it on the 3B, They said it was fine. Had a couple of questionable connections, that they fixed for free while they had it.
     
    pfmg, Jul 26, 2018
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  14. pfmg

    pfmg Member

    Yes wiring is very simple
     
    pfmg, Jul 26, 2018
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  15. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    I put one in my last 2A 10 years ago -- was a very rewarding project, I installed it in the same location! Military surplus off ebaY, ford big honkin alternator.

    The problem I never resolved was keeping the belt from slipping when I was pulling amps -- which was pretty much any weld. The result was booger welds :shrug:

    maybe a cogged belt from a 671 Blower? :rolleyes:
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Jul 29, 2018
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