Dead alternator
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Dead alternator
Well after 130k miles on my truck the alternator crapped out.. I'm reading that the factory alternator isn't the greatest and is prone to failure.. Can anyone recommend a better aftermarket alternator? Also how can I tell if I have the 110 or 140 amp version?
2005 F250 6.0 PS
thanks
BuckWeet
2005 F250 6.0 PS
thanks
BuckWeet
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In all likeliehood you have the 110 A version since I think the 140 A was only used in the dual alternator setup. There are a few companies that make upgraded alternators for our trucks, this is the one I've been considering but I have not made a purchase yet.
HO Ford Alternators
I honestly can't recommend them because I haven't dealt with them, but their product looks pretty good.
HO Ford Alternators
I honestly can't recommend them because I haven't dealt with them, but their product looks pretty good.
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Crap, try this, same page for the Excursions... The 6.0 is listed there:
Excursions
Sorry; I assumed they's list it in the truck section too.....
Excursions
Sorry; I assumed they's list it in the truck section too.....
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My alternator failed me at approx. 75,000km's and left me stranded 150km in the back country roads. This happened in 2005. At that time I couldn't find anything but rebuilds of the OEM and of course every rebuilt manufacture say there's is better than others.
I would be interested if there is a high quality after market as I am expecting my rebuild alternator will not last, and with my hobbies and work I cann't afford the down time or pateience to be stranded again.
I don't beleive the additional amps is necessary for stock electrical loads, I only need an alternator that has tremendous proven durability.
I'm also interested to hear if such a thing exists - please advise.
I would be interested if there is a high quality after market as I am expecting my rebuild alternator will not last, and with my hobbies and work I cann't afford the down time or pateience to be stranded again.
I don't beleive the additional amps is necessary for stock electrical loads, I only need an alternator that has tremendous proven durability.
I'm also interested to hear if such a thing exists - please advise.
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I would say you should definitely have a spare on hand at this point.... 310000km is amazing life out of an alternator.
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$227 + $105 core from the Ford dealer, who had them in stock, and was the best price I could find.... I want a HO version but I didn't have the luxury of time when I needed it 
The A/M versions were well over the $300 mark for the same output, and I had to wait on delivery. So needless to say there's a MotorCraft alternator back on the truck, for now 
The A/M versions were well over the $300 mark for the same output, and I had to wait on delivery. So needless to say there's a MotorCraft alternator back on the truck, for now
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I checked all of the ford dealers around here.. they all wanted $310 + core for it... i'm just going to go with a remanufactured alternator from autozone.. got that one for 196 + core..
I luckily can wait for this part..
I luckily can wait for this part..
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Rebuild It ?
Every vehical i have ever owned ive just rebuilt the origional on the truck.The brushes in the rebuild kit dont seem to last as long but the cost savings are huge.At this point i just put new brushes in the alt once a year and everything seems good.My last three vehicals all had over 400 000 km on them with the origional alternators.I did have one that i had to change the bearings in but thats it.
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