Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

DC Power 185 EOM overkill?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 14, 2013 | 03:06 PM
  #61  
Bullitt390's Avatar
Bullitt390
Certified Thread Hijacker
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 14,441
Likes: 59
Club FTE Silver Member

You Definately read too much into things... LOL

The 1st page is 6.0 specific. The gist if the matter is you cannot just disconnect the 2nd alternator and motor on, you have to run a jumper wire.

Josh
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2013 | 03:29 PM
  #62  
99ExpyProblems's Avatar
99ExpyProblems
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,590
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Bullitt390
You Definately read too much into things... LOL

The 1st page is 6.0 specific. The gist if the matter is you cannot just disconnect the 2nd alternator and motor on, you have to run a jumper wire.

Josh
You can never have too much knowledge. I'm learning, so I will read and read and read. I'm also new to Diesels so I am full of questions. You guys may know it all, but I don't mind being the sponge.
 
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2013 | 09:34 AM
  #63  
96_F250_Deezal's Avatar
96_F250_Deezal
More Turbo
10 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 634
Likes: 21
From: Indiana
had my DC power 185 alternator installed for several months now. big improvement over the failing stock alternator.
 
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2013 | 02:38 PM
  #64  
skidooman1990's Avatar
skidooman1990
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
From: Holland, NY
Sounds like it would be easier to jut leave the second alternator in place if it ever came to that.
 
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2013 | 02:41 PM
  #65  
Bullitt390's Avatar
Bullitt390
Certified Thread Hijacker
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 14,441
Likes: 59
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by skidooman1990
Sounds like it would be easier to jut leave the second alternator in place if it ever came to that.
A killer combo would be a 250+ amp upper alternator and a 200 amp 4G lower alternator.

Josh
 
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2013 | 02:47 PM
  #66  
skidooman1990's Avatar
skidooman1990
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
From: Holland, NY
Well hell at that point I'll just use my infinite funds and buy two of the 300 amp monsters and run those lol. :-) Realistically when it does come time to replace them, I'll most likely run a 250 upper and a stock lower. What are the stock outputs from a ford dual alternator setup?
 
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2013 | 09:41 PM
  #67  
the_auto_tech's Avatar
the_auto_tech
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 4
From: Des Moines, IA
Hot ticket right now is the 140 amp large case 6G upper from the dual alt or snow plow prep and use the 58mm overdrive pulley from the 3G alternator. Alternator is 150 bucks for a lifetime replacement at any local store (in stock) and the pulley is 19 dollars on eBay. Cheap, effective, doesn't require rewiring, and you can replace the alternator at any point it fails for free.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kdawg89
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
59
May 23, 2017 12:18 PM
Bbasso
Electrical Systems/Wiring
14
Apr 24, 2012 02:58 PM
sammy77
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
20
Dec 31, 2011 01:46 AM
Dan Ward
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Aug 29, 2003 11:48 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:11 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE