upgrading alternator to ambulance package 215 amp

[hangnail]

is it vertually the same? I think I should be a bolt in, I'm going to look into it some more, but I am going to need a new one I believe so, just wondering if anyone has done it

[OneSlowTow]

I thought Ambulance PSDs ran twin alternators? I'd be interested if it's a drop in as well, as a single Alt and what the part number is as well.

[z250kid]

i think there the same becasue when i went to autozone when i replaced mine it had three bolt holes i dont think theres a second one but you will have to replace some wires because theres more ampres

[gnxtc2]

The 215A alternator is taller. You need longer bolts but the bolt pattern is the same. You will also need a different wire harness to take full advantage of the alternator. And you need a different belt. Take a look in my Pictures at the bottom, I did the swap.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[PSDfreak]

Billy is right on...One other thing I think I recall...Billy help me out, but does it require a little bit of cutting away at the Alt bracket on the truck (on the bottom) for it to fit...I thought I recalled some minor dremel work?

[hangnail]

where can I get the harness? and do you have a belt part number?

Originally Posted by gnxtc2

The 215A alternator is taller. You need longer bolts but the bolt pattern is the same. You will also need a different wire harness to take full advantage of the alternator. And you need a different belt. Take a look in my Pictures at the bottom, I did the swap.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[gnxtc2]

Originally Posted by PSDfreak

Billy is right on...One other thing I think I recall...Billy help me out, but does it require a little bit of cutting away at the Alt bracket on the truck (on the bottom) for it to fit...I thought I recalled some minor dremel work?

Mine didn't need any, just bolted on. Heard some needed grinding while others didn't.

Originally Posted by hangnail

where can I get the harness? and do you have a belt part number?

The harness could be obtained from Ford or Motorcraft. I don't have the part number handy but I could get them this weekend. The box is at my other garage and I'm leaving tonight for a race this weekend. But I'll post the part numbers. Do a search under my name on TDS.

The harness is a new positive cable from the batteries to the alternator down to the starter. The harness is complete with the maxi-fuse and holder. Just as seen in the pictures.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[hangnail]

ya, if you dont mind getting that info for me, I will prob be in touch in either pm, or email

Originally Posted by gnxtc2

Mine didn't need any, just bolted on. Heard some needed grinding while others didn't.



The harness could be obtained from Ford or Motorcraft. I don't have the part number handy but I could get them this weekend. The box is at my other garage and I'm leaving tonight for a race this weekend. But I'll post the part numbers. Do a search under my name on TDS.

The harness is a new positive cable from the batteries to the alternator down to the starter. The harness is complete with the maxi-fuse and holder. Just as seen in the pictures.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

[burmad69]

I think the Ambulance package runs the Leece-Neville 165amp twin alternators

[gnxtc2]

Originally Posted by burmad69

I think the Ambulance package runs the Leece-Neville 165amp twin alternators

Single Mitsubishi 215A

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com