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I’m looking for a made in USA, new (not rebuilt), alternator. I keep running into the name Power *******s (PB) as a recommended alternator. I checked out Better Business Bureau complaints lodged against them and, more importantly, the response(s) from PB.
Anybody have a knowledgeable recommendation based on experience or a reliable third party with PB experience?
Thanks.
From PB’s page for part #: 7764-220-HD6-2 there is a sentence that reads: “Installation Note: This unit comes equipped with a smaller alternator pulley, and we recommend using a ½ inch shorter drive belt for proper belt tension.”
I’ve read, somewhere, on this forum that going to a smaller pulley is not a good thing.
Is this true/not true?
If true, can I just switch pulleys?
Thanks again.
From PB’s page for part #: 7764-220-HD6-2 there is a sentence that reads: “Installation Note: This unit comes equipped with a smaller alternator pulley, and we recommend using a ½ inch shorter drive belt for proper belt tension.”
I’ve read, somewhere, on this forum that going to a smaller pulley is not a good thing.
Is this true/not true?
If true, can I just switch pulleys?
Thanks again.
i purchased their 220 amp Velocity alternator from them approximately 8 months ago It was a direct replacement for mine which was getting a little tired after 18 years. It’s 100% new and American made. No problem with the pulley, it was the same size and it took me all of 10 minutes to install. Shipping was fast, I ordered mine directly from the company not Amazon, had to pay shipping but no sales tax so I save a little . If you can’t see my signature, I have an 03 6.8 Ex.
Just got done talking with Ed Stefan, owner of FICMRepair. He advised that he would sell me a Leese Neville, but that the components used to build his brand, USA Diesel, are better. It could be that they are better, but for sure a larger profit margin for him.
The price for a 240 amp/190 cold, is $525.00. Ouch!
Anybody have experience with the USA Diesel?
Thanks.
Are the gas and diesel alternators interchangeable? Everywhere (including Power*******s) lists different part numbers for them. They may have a different mounting or a different plug.
Post edit: Looking at the pictures on RockAuto (so they may, or may not be accurate), it looks like the gas and diesel excursion use a different alternator mounting.. The guts might be interchangeable, but you'll need the gas alternator front case.
GAS Excursion alternator. (Four bolt holes)
Diesel Excursion alternator (three bolt holes in a different configuration)
Are the gas and diesel alternators interchangeable? Everywhere (including Power*******s) lists different part numbers for them. They may have a different mounting or a different plug.
Post edit: Looking at the pictures on RockAuto (so they may, or may not be accurate), it looks like the gas and diesel excursion use a different alternator mounting.. The guts might be interchangeable, but you'll need the gas alternator front case.
GAS Excursion alternator. (Four bolt holes)
Diesel Excursion alternator (three bolt holes in a different configuration)
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After searching for about four (4) hours pertaining to Leese Neville, I’ve come to the conclusion that they are not the same. I did find out that Leese Neville is the same company as Prestolite.
Looking on various sites, there appears that there are more options available for the diesels than us gassers. The most informative site I’ve come across is Idleproextreme.com. There I found a model for the 6.8, 2002 through 2005, but nothing for 2000 - 2002. I’ve got an email to them about this. We’ll see what happens.
I just did a search for alternators on the site I bought my current one from. If I choose 2001 Excursion he only shows 7.3L, and 5.4L options, yet when I change the model to F-250, he shows availability for 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L. If the 6.8L mounting is the same for Excursion or Superduty, maybe this will open up more options.
Appreciate the info, but I was just told by Prestolite that they don’t make a Leese Neville (LN) alternator for the 2000 6.8 Ex. Disappointed.
Bruce, the guy I was chatting with, suggested a Romaine Electric ROM11434hp. He is getting the details later today. I Googled the part number and came up with nothing.
Anybody deal with Tucson Alternators? They come with a 2 year warranty. The particular one I was looking at had SKF bearings and other stuff the LN has with idle amps at 190 cold and 180 hot.
I'd love to get a USA made high quality alternator for my 6.8L... Don't know if I need >200 amps though. Any recommendations for high quality stock-ish replacement alternators?
I'd love to get a USA made high quality alternator for my 6.8L... Don't know if I need >200 amps though. Any recommendations for high quality stock-ish replacement alternators?
The alternators already mentioned in this thread are the only ones that I could find that were new and American made and all were 200 Amps or above. As I stated above I went with the velocity’ 220 amp, it was a direct fit, 10 minute install and I have improved performance in my Ex
Ok. Went with the Tucson Alternators. I got the extended lifetime warranty for $40. It will put out 190 amps at cold idle and 180 amps at hot idle. With shipping, it was a shade over $500.
They install a smaller pulley so I have to find a belt 1/2” shorter for it to fit.
Their website is very specific about what vehicles they support and seeing “2000 Ford Excursion 6.8 liter” on their website was assuring, so I called and verified. These guys do their due diligence and require a driver’s license photo be sent to them so their “shrinkage” is less and can pass on the savings to us, consumers.
I think this deal is going to work out.
