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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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[QUOTE=just another truck]Thank you, I wanted to say specific gravity test, but knew that wasnt the answer. QUOTE]

You are right.... specific gravity test .. using a hydrometer.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Around here it's either NAPA or Advance. Pick your poison.
I buy my parts from two main warehouses and they are nationwide.
Thier main focus is foreign, but they do carry some domestic stuff.
These guys even have new Alliant AD diesel injectors.
www.worldpac.com
They carry Bosch rebuilt and new if available for the alternators.
And thier online catalog is the best around. VERY slick!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Dan, are you convinced the Alt is dead? And what would be causing it??
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Kwik thanks for the link.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Wish I had something for you, but a dead cell was all I could come up with... Kwik had mentioned once coming straight from the alt to the battery with a 6awg wire, might be an option.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Dan, are you convinced the Alt is dead? And what would be causing it??
Just trying to help. Not convinced about a thing, but have seen Napa alts being of rather poor quality and Bosch as good as new.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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If it were me i'd put on a good quality motorcraft alternator. They are the best in my books.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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If it were me i'd put on a good quality motorcraft alternator. They are the best in my books.
X 2...........
 
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