alternator what should I do
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Gonna stop by mech tomorrow and see what he says, and then figure out which way I'm going, but definitely belt, tensioner, and then I'll figure out if upgrade alt and wiring are in my future as well
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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It appears to not be true, I'll remember that, thank you.
When ordering my 140, they asked what year and I said 2004. It was 110amp and then I told them I'd like the 2005 model...
I also told them the upper alternator from the ambulance package... that may have been the kicker and why I got the 140 unit.
When ordering my 140, they asked what year and I said 2004. It was 110amp and then I told them I'd like the 2005 model...
I also told them the upper alternator from the ambulance package... that may have been the kicker and why I got the 140 unit.
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If at some point you have to replace your alternator, I'd suggest the 230 amp VT275 alternator sold by Nations Auto Electric. It's plug and play for the most part, you just need to upgrade your cables and ground the alternator.
My truck's electrical system loves the 230 amps as opposed to the 110, then 140 amps I was feeding it with crappy parts store alternators.
My truck's electrical system loves the 230 amps as opposed to the 110, then 140 amps I was feeding it with crappy parts store alternators.
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I had 239K on the original belt when I replaced it. Still looked good, but I had it off to work on the A/C compressor and took the opportunity to put on a new belt.
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Stopped by mech alternator is good, so don't need that yet did suggest to replace belt, so I'm thinking that the tensioner and the breather on my driver side valve cover, and then other then that I'm good, but probably gonna start putting the funds aside and do upgrade alternator and wire in summer
Thanks for all the advice
Thanks for all the advice
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If at some point you have to replace your alternator, I'd suggest the 230 amp VT275 alternator sold by Nations Auto Electric. It's plug and play for the most part, you just need to upgrade your cables and ground the alternator.
Amazon.com: NEW ALTERNATOR FITS 2007-2010 FORD LCF-450 LCF-550 6E7Z-10346-C A160202 AVI160T2002: Automotive
My truck's electrical system loves the 230 amps as opposed to the 110, then 140 amps I was feeding it with crappy parts store alternators.
Amazon.com: NEW ALTERNATOR FITS 2007-2010 FORD LCF-450 LCF-550 6E7Z-10346-C A160202 AVI160T2002: Automotive
My truck's electrical system loves the 230 amps as opposed to the 110, then 140 amps I was feeding it with crappy parts store alternators.
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