Best Alternator?
Best Alternator?
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Tuned
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Alternator
MY OLD
I am thinking I should go with a new one.
Thanks
William
LEECE-NEVILLE 230 AMP HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR AVI160T2002-2
Served me well and always kept my FICM reading 44 volts.I am thinking I should go with a new one.
Thanks
William
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I'm just "bumping" for you, since it helps to know if you still wanted a higher output one. I have no idea anymore which is the most reliable alternative (sorry), but I do like to stay current on the choices!
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44 volts on FICM is WAY low is it not? I thought under 47v was damage causing?
My 135a Bosch unit keeps FICM MIIV between 49.5-50 with FICM ignition/logic both around 13.5-14
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I haven't ever measured my alternator temperature, but I will be doing that soon (curiosity). I do know it can get too hot to touch, so that is well over 150*F. Also, lots of plastic materials don't like to get past say 240 *F (sustained)! Plastics like Nylon 66 and PBT are rated for 280(ish) max, but that doesn't take into account the need for longevity. That kind of heat will be hard on the longevity of connectors and other materials I would think!
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I'm running the USA diesel alternator from FICMrepair.com too, no issues so far. But that Leece Neville alternator you had is suppose to be a really good one too. The Leece Neville was actually what I wanted, but ended up with the USA diesel alternator because of availability at the time I was buying.
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