alternator from 2nd gen to 1st gen

[yeah61794]

I was wondering if it is possible to switch the alternator from a second gen to a first gen, I have a second gen alternator laying around because I replaced it thinking it was bad but in reality the master fuse had fallen out, the big like 150 amp fuse. I was wondering if I could swap it into my first gen explorer because it is higher amperage and I plan to offroad and possibly get a winch and more heavy duty lights, in which a higher amperage alternator would be good. Thanks!

 

[92exp4x4]

Your Limited should have a high output one in it already. I beleive that was part of the package. I don't know if the newer one will swap over or not, but if the connectors are the same i imagine you could do it with no problems.

What amp rating is the 2nd gen? If its close try it out and see how it works. I don't see there being to many differences.

 

[yeah61794]

thanks and I am thinking the second Gen has the 130 amp in it, i thought all first gens had the 95 amp alternators? I will have to look into that further, thanks again for the response!

 

[BrianDye]

The Limited's and Eddie's had higher amp alternators, 130 I believe, but im not 100% sure, I asked something like this a long time ago, but yes they will swap, I did it from my 92 to my 95 temporarily until I sold it and swapped back lol

 

[yeah61794]

ok lol, if it is the higher amperage than there is no need to swap and I can use the spare alternator for another project of mine, thanks