Jlg1289

I used the accell distributor/rotor kit. I used a motorcraft oil filter

fltdriver

For the headlight wiring upgrade:
https://www.f150forum.com/f10/upgrad...-power-277184/

When I put the 130a 3g in I used the old power wire to beef up the battery>body ground, put in 2 or 4 gauge battery line with a 150 circuit breaker.



To the OP

A few more things that you may consider (actually just some of what I've done) are:
New upper/lower ball joints
New inner/outer wheel bearings
Switch front springs to moog 824 (also requires new caster/camber bushings)
I also replaced the shocks all the way around with monroe sensa trac coil over load assisting in the front and monroe sensa trac adjustable air shocks on the back.
(If you have AC) Clutch bearing on AC as they are usually shot after 20 years.


That's all I can think of right now, know there is more but kinda spacey right now.

qdeezie

Good on the oil filter......

With regards to the distributor cap.....

You'll be OK with the Accel cap kit for now, but when time comes to replace it, go with a different brand.

I used the Accel kit when I first got my truck and the cap did not fit snugly at all. I was actually a bit disappointed because I rank Accel as one of the best.

Since then, I've used BWD Select (Part no - C194), Motorcraft (Part no - DH3221) and Standard (FD168) and the fit of the cap was so much better. All of these have the brass terminals.

qdeezie

With regards to the 3G alternator upgrade, whether you go with a fuse or a circuit breaker, DO NOT CHEAP OUT on whichever one you decide to use. I use a fuse with mine and went with a Bussman setup.

I tried an el cheapo 150a fuse setup and the fuse housing along with the fuse literally melted. I tried a 150a Xscorpion circuit breaker after that and it blew the circuit breaker apart.

I didn't know of a good brand of breaker, so I went to ol' reliable Bussman fuses and have been good ever since.

Crownman

When I bought my '95 used here's the list I made,

-cap
-rotor
-plugs
-wires
-coil
-Replace wheel bearings
-new front pads
-clean rear drums
-replace brake shoes
-clean & lube adjuster
-oil & filter
-air filter
-clean throttle body
-clean idle air control valve
-fuel filter
-rear diff fluid
-flush brake fluid
-replace the transmission filter, then put on a Ford pan with a drain plug in it. Then drain and fill the trans every 2 weeks until the fluid stays nice and clean.
check motor mounts and trans mount
check u joints
check all steering gear and linkage
adjust steering box
check & replace all vacuum lines as necessary
Also, run 2 new ground wire1
1 from the negative terminal to the firewall ground wire at the firewall just above the A/C box.
2 run a wire from the negative terminal to one of the bolts on the alternator bracket.

I've done a **** ton of other stuff since then but this is the list I started with.

chesster51

New member myself with a new to me 94. I've done most everything you listed except the ground wires. I want to completely replace both battery cables with high quality pieces, do you have a recommendation on where to get them? Also, on the new grounds you suggest, are you saying attach them directly to the negative terminal of the battery, and what gauge do you recommend? Thanks, great site.

Bock

[MENTION=17702]ches[/MENTION] - chances are if you have a car audio shop near you they sell wire that can be used to upgrade/enhance the wiring.

Just a thought.

fltdriver

I picked a nice + terminal off of ebay, had multiple set screw clamps for 1/0, 4, and (2x) 8ga wires. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-1-0-4-TWO-8-Gauge-Positive-or-Negative-Battery-Terminal-Post-Car-Amp-/351314359643?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51cbf7b55b
- terminal I just got your standard clamp down kind that most auto parts stores carry.

I have never had an issue with cheaper breakers/fuses melting their housings, except once with the E-fan when I got the fuse holder too close to one of the metal lines on the pass side of the radiator, melted that puppy, replaced with same ebay purchased in line fuse holder but positioned away from hot line and no issue. Same goes with 150 amp breaker, got Scosche brand and zero issues.

[MENTION=4529]Chess[/MENTION]ter- They carry good quality battery cables at auto parts stores, as well as rockauto. For cheapest possible route get part number off of auto parts store wires that you want then buy them online, I've done that on a lot of things and saved close to 50% on most things. New negative terminal to chassis gound (just add wire to beef up existing ground), Positive to solenoid, and alternator to solenoid (I swapped both out then used the old factory wire to beef up the ground). Doesn't hurt to add a wire from the engine block to chassis ground either.