Well the factory alternator is shot.........
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EXCELLENT!! Mine lasted to 138k
Its been said before and I'm going to say it again: Best to have known original rebuilt by a QUALITY home town type auto electric shop!!
I have a GREAT one 4 miles from me if anyone needs help LMK!
Its been said before and I'm going to say it again: Best to have known original rebuilt by a QUALITY home town type auto electric shop!!
I have a GREAT one 4 miles from me if anyone needs help LMK!
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Post Fiend
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From: Carhenge
I already have a 6.0 alternator sitting on the shelf that I purchased on Ebay a few years ago.
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Fleet Mechanic
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are the 6.0 and 7.3 alternators similar.. can a 6 be used on 7.3 and is the 6.0 better for some reason.
thanks.
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Lead Driver
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6.0L makes a higher output alternator for some of there trucks so some guys convert. You have to clock the case but they bolt in.
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Just my luck - the alternator on my Ex went out yesterday. But I am thankful that it went out at home and not on the road trip to Denver or to Schied's in Indiana.
Which alternator do you guys recommend I go with?
Which alternator do you guys recommend I go with?
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I put a 185 DC alternator on my sons and it works great. But if you got good service out of yours go back with the same or have it rebuilt. I had one go out under 100K on the road so I put the same one back in. Only because I was on the road. I'd step it up pass the 110 that comes with it if I were to do it again.
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From: Carhenge
The new alternator cured intermittent miss on cylinder #4 I have been chasing all summer, rough running at start and black smoke under acceleration that's been stressing me out.
These engines need their electricity.
These engines need their electricity.
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I'm hurt, buff.
One of the Ford ones.
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Post Fiend
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You do have to remove a little material from the bottom of the alternator case or the top of the alternator mount to make either one fit, though.
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It would have been cool to visit with the man behind all the great posts I've been reading for 10 years..............
I'll have to send you a message the next time I take a trip to fort Lupton and have coffee/beer - (depending on the time of day
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Man, this is so similar to what I experienced...... some rough idle on startup and black smoke on acceleration in tunes (economy & tow) that didn't smoke previously. I kept looking for a darn boost leak. Then when I hooked up A&E I saw the voltage looked low......