crowz

Finished my howto for the cs144 upgrade for earlier model C4's in case anyone needs it.

http://crowz.narmir.com/vehicles/198...nator-upgrade/

I had posted some of the info when I did the mod earlier but this has all the details including measurements and such now.

Hope it helps out some.

Black LS2

Thanks for this post. I had a ton of problems with mine in the early nineties. I have a Motorcraft (I know...I know...but I went through 4 AC Delcos...I was desperate and needed the money...lol) that has lasted since 1994. When it goes, I hope your pal has the brackets ready...its CS 144 time!

VikingTrad3r

thanks crowz!!!
im going to pull one from a junkyard and put it in.

possible to drill and tap into the cs144 housing?

crowz

Glad to help !

That is a possibility that I considered till one of my customers told me he could make one and make them for others so I'm waiting to go that route. If you do go the drilling the case route you want to run a bolt from the inside thus creating a stud. Then put the brace on the stud and use a nut to hold it on.

crowz

Thanks !

I'm hoping it won't be much longer.

VikingTrad3r

thank you!

XCSP700

Did you ever have an issue with removing the brace? I need to replace my alternator, this looks like a good upgrade

vette196

post is almost 4 years old

FelixP

I've been running a CS144 on my 89 with headers and no brace for 2 years 20k miles no problem.

vader86

Not strictly necessary on the alternator, I've run it for a decade with no problems.

However you do need something on the AC Compressor.

crowz

Its been about 6 years now and that alternator is still kicking. Ive NEVER had an alternator last that long on a c4 before so its a must have mod in my opinion.

Customer never made the bracket for me but its still doing fine.