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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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alternator help

i have a 2005 f-350. i need to know how i can tell what amp my alternator is? i think i need to replace it, i checked voltage when running and it does not go much above 12 volt never hits 13. i only have one on this truck. is ford alternator the best option or is like wilson or champion just as good?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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DC power, but shipping is going to cost. You could upgrade from stock 140 to a 180 amp, get the pigtail and upgraded charge wire to.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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X2 on the DC Power alternator I have had one for about 8 months now and works Great with my stereo system. Plus they are all NEW Product no rebuild to worrey about

I tried an OEM from Ford and smoked it in 5000 miles

Plus with DC Power alternator you get to keep your alternator for a backup there is no core charge or anything like that

https://www.dcpowerinc.com/
check it out^^^^^^ They are a little spendy but well worth it in long run

At 12 volts your alternator is Likely Bad
My alternator Hits 14.3-14.6 volts while its charging then settles down to 13.3-13.6 volts

Get Batterys checked and clean all Battery cables and connections Make shure you clean the Main Grounds on by A/C Compressor and one to the frame by the power steering pump
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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x3 on the DC power. I have one on my 06 and love it. Great unit!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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DC power gets the nod around here for replacements, but if bucks are tight, I would have the old one repaired before buying rebuilt.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Mine is running on DC Power.
 
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