Hello everyone!

I just got a 1982 Ford F-250 and as my first upgrade I wanted to put in a higher amp alternator.

In my research I decided to go with the Tuff Stuff Performance® - Ford 1G One Wire Alternator with V-Belt Pulley (100A; 12V). According to their manual, it says to use a 6AWG wire as my one wire and connect it to either the positive battery terminal or my starter solenoid. I was thinking the latter. I guess the rule of thumb is to go 4 AWG higher than your original wire for your fusible link meaning I would have to connect a 6 AWG to a 10 AWG.

What’s the best way to do this without soldering? I can’t seem to find a way to do so without using an auto solder wire connection that is 10-12 and just trying to squeeze that 6 AWG in there.

Any suggestions!

thanks!

 

It is not a good idea to solder protection fusible links. Believe it or not if the resistance is right it can build up enough heat to cause the solder to melt.
Fusible links should always be joined with quality crimped connectors. The links are color coded and are usually 2 gauge grades smaller than the circuit wiring to cause the link to open in the event of a high amp draw short, way before a wire fire can get started.
There are "step" butt connectors that are made to join two different gauge wires. You will need a tool made for crimping the larger diameter wire to the connector.if you want to do a professional job.