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Charging System - Generators & Regulators: Specifications Mercury Sable IV

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
ManufacturerMotorcraft
Voltage12 volts
Amps at -17.7°C (0°F) cold crank650
Reserve capacity (minutes)130
Amps/hrs.-20 hour rate72

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Generator Amperage Rating105 Amps
TypeG6 with internal voltage regulator
Load Test (1)
With Tester Load (2)(3)
Without Tester Load (4)(5)
No-Load Test (1) (2)13-15 Volts
(1) All tests are performed with engine running at 2000 RPM. (2) All accessories off. (3) Adjust tester load bank to determine generator output. (4) Perform this test with engine running, A/C on, blower motor on high speed, and headlamps on high beam. (5) With accessories on, voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volt above base voltage.
(1)All tests are performed with engine running at 2000 RPM.
(2)All accessories off.
(3)Adjust tester load bank to determine generator output.
(4)Perform this test with engine running, A/C on, blower motor on high speed, and headlamps on high beam.
(5)With accessories on, voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volt above base voltage.

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Generator Mounting Bolt
3.0L 2-Valve35 (48)
3.0L 4-Valve18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Generator Terminal B+ Nut89 (10)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS