DC power alternator installed
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DC power alternator installed
Ordered a new alternator several weeks ago, finally got around to installing it.
belt tensioner was a bit of pain, but it was otherwise straight forward install.
belt tensioner was a bit of pain, but it was otherwise straight forward install.
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bingo. no more battery failures due to undercharging.
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small update on this.. DC power alternator started making a high pitched squealing noise when I started the truck. with the alternator removed from the truck, you can hear a squeak when turning the pulley by hand.
Just called DC Power and got an RMA# to send it back for repairs. Good thing I saved the original alternator and the box it was shipped in.
Just called DC Power and got an RMA# to send it back for repairs. Good thing I saved the original alternator and the box it was shipped in.
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Let us know how this turns/turned out. I'd hate to have to have the truck down completely for a month while they are fixing the alternator. It'd be better if they'd just send you a new one, but I know they have to confirm that the original broken, etc, etc.
I'll be in the market for a new alternator very soon, I believe.
I'll be in the market for a new alternator very soon, I believe.
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Main reason why I would just get the 140 amp upgrade from Auto Zone. Replacement would be on the shelf and installed on the same day. If he had been on the road in Timbukto he would have been SOL. AZ's are every where and open seven days a week and have a lifetime warranty.
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The VT275 Visteon 160 amp is under $200
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Yes, that's true, including shipping and taxes in Canada, I am at $500. But the reality is, I would pay 350 to 400 for a 140 amp at Ford, and a reman is over 300. We just don't get as good of prices as you guys down south. Besides, I can't be changing alternators every time a reman fails and I travel a fair bit and the parts places are not consistent. Using very heavy cable upgrades and really happy with this one, my brother got one too. Hits fully charged fast, can't wait to see what happens with the trailer batteries hooked up too and see how fast it can charge those up.
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That alternator couldn't keep up with the demand, so voltage would begin to fall...