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What size alternator ?

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Old 07-23-2015, 05:29 PM
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What size alternator ?

Do i have in my 1992 E150 custom 351 windsor raised roof with TV VCR (that's long gone), supplemental interior lighting, etc etc ..

Is it possible there could be a 130 amp under the hood ?
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 08:04 PM
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A quick look at Rock Auto shows that a 95 amp alternator was standard and has a 5-1/8" diameter case. The 130 amp unit was optional and has a 5-5/8" diameter case, so one way to tell what you've got would likely be to measure the case diameter of the alternator that's on there.

There are also photos of the 2 units on Rock Auto and there are some different features/indents in the casting, so that might be another way to ID what you have.

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Yo George, thank you for the great info, makes it much easier to ID the current alternator and see what options i have, the car audio system and other components is growing to the point i will need more available current in the near future..

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If the truck is equipped with an RV prep the 130 amp alternator is what was installed by Ford.
 
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If the truck is equipped with an RV prep the 130 amp alternator is what was installed by Ford.
That's what i wanted to hear..
 
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A bit late with this reply but I've had great success with NAPA's new alternators, 140 amp rating as I recall. They'll run you about $200 but lifetime guarantee, full replacement, not pro-rated.

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