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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Last week my alternator started to die on me. Putting out less than 12 volts. After reading alternator threads on here until my brain was numb, I decided to order the DC Power 185 Amp alternator. I ordered it Tuesday and it got to my house yesterday! Beautiful Ford blue.

The problem now is the wiring. It takes a different wiring plug than my truck has. Their website says an adapter is included but I did not get one. Did those of you with a DC alternator have this problem?

I cant get anyone to answer the phone at DC Power today.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 03:54 PM
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There is an adapter. If DC isn't answering the phone, try email.
 
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I ordered it Tuesday and it got to my house yesterday! Beautiful Ford blue.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Any idea if the adapter would be available at one of the local stores? Orielly, autozone? I dont really want to start hacking wires.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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That sure is Purdy. I'd have to clean the rest of my engine bay just to be able to put that thing on. Hope you get it hooked up soon.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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Stinks they left out adapter. Wont hurt to call your favorite parts store and ask. They can order i am sure.

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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Thought I had better update this. Last Monday I called DC Power, they shipped me the pigtail and I had it in hand Tuesday. Buttoned everything up and it works like a champ. Now I'm going to have to pretty up the rest of the engine bay!



 
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