I ordered a DB Electrical ADR0334 105 amp alternator to upgrade whatever low output jobbie is on the PCM 454 in my '89 Saltare. The existing alt has to be revved pretty high to start charging and occasionally stops charging at idle and must be revved to begin charging again. I figured this is good preventative maintenance and several here have used the ADR0335 from DB.
The new alternator is a 1 wire alternator. When I swap this out I plan to disconnect and tape the existing alternator wiring and run the charge wire with 4 gauge wire to the starter solenoid where the wire from the battery goes. Should I use a fuse between the solenoid and alternator? If so, where should I fuse it, at the alternator or solenoid? If relevant, it's a dual battery setup one starting and one deep cycle with a manual Perko switch. I don't have any amps or a fancy high output stereo. Just a decent head unit to the 4 speakers. I do have extra blowers for my heater core and heated drivers seat and plan to add additional seat furnaces.