Best Alternator
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Right now my options are New- AC.... Rebuilt- Ford, Bosch, Remy, AC, and some other brand i can't recall. I think the Remy is out of there just on the fact i never seen Remy until not so long ago. Out of the others... roll of the dice?
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I'm familiar with all of them except the AC. They are all good brands. You might include Delco as well unless the Remy is the DelcoRemy. I went with a 130 Amp Ford 3G alternator when I upgraded mine on my 92 460. Very happy with that.
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I forgot about DelcoRemy... now there is AC Delco, and Remy as stand alone companies...I think i will order the motorcraft and be safe!
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Bosch is pretty decent, ditto Ford / Motorcraft --- I'd just get a new one as 50% of the rebuilt stuff lasts (maybe) a year or two
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How do you tell the difference in the alts?
I replaced the alt on our '92 with what the parts house said was the one for that year. It came with a new pigtail, which I did install. Is this one that catches fire? How about for the '94 we have?
Thanks!
I replaced the alt on our '92 with what the parts house said was the one for that year. It came with a new pigtail, which I did install. Is this one that catches fire? How about for the '94 we have?
Thanks!
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Here is a link on identifying Alternators used along with a lot of other good info.
https://alternatorparts.com/ford-typ...ternators.html
https://alternatorparts.com/ford-typ...ternators.html
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And as pictured in the previous post, a 3G has an internal fan.
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What about aftermarket alternatives?
Like Summit Jegs PoqwrMaster etc. Also I have a 96 F350 w/460 4x4 std cab long bed sew got very nice stereo a big amp for myself for Christmas fibreglass headliner Will be putting in speakers rebuilt Speedo and tach new led bulbs all the way around including instrument cluster and interior will be adding new winch and winch bumper along with new battery cables etc
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Like Summit Jegs PoqwrMaster etc. Also I have a 96 F350 w/460 4x4 std cab long bed sew got very nice stereo a big amp for myself for Christmas fibreglass headliner Will be putting in speakers rebuilt Speedo and tach new led bulbs all the way around including instrument cluster and interior will be adding new winch and winch bumper along with new battery cables etc
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I can't comment on which brand is best for you...probably play it safe and say Motorcraft-but-if you have an AdvanceAuto Parts near you, they will guarantee most bolt-on engine parts, ie: water pumps, alternators, p/s pumps, etc for life. Or at least they used to...might be worth checking into it.
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