Please recommend alternator size
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But that's OK for Folks like us that are Gearheads with a Truck Cab that looks Similair to an F-16 Fighter Cockpit with ALL the Gauges
But for someone that don't have Gauges or say maybe there Wife ride that Oreillys alt may die and Take the FICm with it IF its not caught in time so if this were to Happen was the couple hundred Bucks saved on a Cheap Alt really Worth it??
But for someone that don't have Gauges or say maybe there Wife ride that Oreillys alt may die and Take the FICm with it IF its not caught in time so if this were to Happen was the couple hundred Bucks saved on a Cheap Alt really Worth it??
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I had thought there was a difference with the DC Power Alternator, where it continued to charge through the glow plug cycle, or something like that. Was I dreaming or was there something I read on that a while back?
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But that's OK for Folks like us that are Gearheads with a Truck Cab that looks Similair to an F-16 Fighter Cockpit with ALL the Gauges
But for someone that don't have Gauges or say maybe there Wife ride that Oreillys alt may die and Take the FICm with it IF its not caught in time so if this were to Happen was the couple hundred Bucks saved on a Cheap Alt really Worth it??
But for someone that don't have Gauges or say maybe there Wife ride that Oreillys alt may die and Take the FICm with it IF its not caught in time so if this were to Happen was the couple hundred Bucks saved on a Cheap Alt really Worth it??
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Right Unlimited warrenty is Great Its about Impossible to Beat it "Its FREE Wrench Day for GearHeads LOL"
When my DC Power Dies it will have to go to a Rebuilder Local I know what you mean about DC
Im shure at some point I will end up with a Cheapy to get by
It don't have to be DC Power I would Stress Power output would be the Main concern OVER the Brand
I'm curious to see how long some these cheaper alts last that has a Smaller pulley put on if they Last long getting Spun Harder
When my DC Power Dies it will have to go to a Rebuilder Local I know what you mean about DC
Im shure at some point I will end up with a Cheapy to get by
It don't have to be DC Power I would Stress Power output would be the Main concern OVER the Brand
I'm curious to see how long some these cheaper alts last that has a Smaller pulley put on if they Last long getting Spun Harder
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From: Spanaway
And if you are into repairing things the
bearing replacement it not that hard/
It's the regulator assembly that will get you.
It houses the brushes also.
So a new regulator comes with new brushes.
Sean
bearing replacement it not that hard/
It's the regulator assembly that will get you.
It houses the brushes also.
So a new regulator comes with new brushes.
Sean
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The 93-97 7.3 3G came stock with the small pulley.
Josh
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I don't think it enough to worrey about though for Stock setup
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From: Minnesota
Here is another option 6G Series High Output Alternator with Extra Heavy Duty Components
I am running one of these on my 02 with a snow plow for 3 years now with good results, one thing to consider would be to up grade and have your current alternator rebuilt and carry as a spare when you travel.
Just another option
I am running one of these on my 02 with a snow plow for 3 years now with good results, one thing to consider would be to up grade and have your current alternator rebuilt and carry as a spare when you travel.
Just another option
