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Sep 26, 2002 | 12:20 PM

Irshmun

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Alternator - Replace before failure ...

Hi Guys,

I have a 1994 F250 Powerstroke with 174,000 miles on it. I have never replaced the alternator, and I am concerned that sooner or later this thing is going to go.

I drive the truck into some extremely remote areas here in Oregon. 70 - 100 miles from the nearest town, not to mention the nearest dealership.

I am wondering what everyone else here thinks - am I worrying about nothing - or is 8 years and 174,000 miles a reasonable time to do some preventive maintenance. Also - replace the regulator too ??

Thanks in advance -

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Sep 26, 2002 | 01:48 PM

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Maybe drop by the Garage & Tool tip forum.
Look in the thread called:" What do you keep in your trucks for tools & parts" or something like that.

I have an area for storage of things in the back of my truck under the canopy.
I have these ready and waiting for use if needed.
Water pump & gasket,fuel pump & gasket,Alternator,Voltage Reg,Air Filter,Fuel Filter,Oil Filter,Power Steering Pump & Hoses,Fan Belts,Rad Cap,Starter Solenoid,& of course all fluids the truck uses.

Yes, I was a Boy Scout.

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Sep 29, 2002 | 10:54 AM

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What????? No Ignition Control Module????? No merit badge for you!!!! Just kidding, obviously..... I'm sure you probably have a distributor back there, too. Gotta hate being left on the roadside.

Sep 29, 2002 | 06:11 PM

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My brain went dead during that post.
As a matter of fact TWO modulators in back.
Yes also a Dissy,Cap,rotor,3 ton jack ,spark plug wires,Coil,V-belts.

Thanks for replying, I now have to go update the inventory and put the results in the glove compartment.

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Sep 29, 2002 | 08:57 PM

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Sheesh, and I thought *I* was bad... heh. Y'all just should carry an extra engine in the back with a cherry picker

I carry an extra battery in addition to most of the stuff already mentioned. Good to have the extra parts on-hand, and it's nice to be able to help other folks on the side of the road.

Keep 'er between the ditches.

Sep 29, 2002 | 09:37 PM

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The irony is ,I've repaired at least 10 GM cars on the highway and yet I have never had to do any emergency repair to my truck except replace a fuel pump in Osoyoos BC in 1992 and replace a wheel stud in a campground in Salmon Arm BC in 1997.

That's it.

Two weeks ago I broke down 3 times in one trip with the Buick out in the boonies too.
I had to manufacture a thermostat gasket of a throw away Camera packaging. My wife was quite impressed,even moreso when I wished for water and 2 minutes later a guy came along that was bringing drinking
water out to his sister's farm which was down the roada 1/4.

I sometimes ask myself why I buy and CAA (AAA) membership every year.

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Oct 1, 2002 | 11:50 PM

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A million things could go bad with 174,000 miles on her.How practical is to have all of those parts? I would get a good alternator and stash it in the truck. I wouldn't change it though, if it has gone this far it must have been well designed and assembled. Go for the record! Maybe you can e-mail us 6 yrs from now about its 260,000 mile mark. I would get a good CB and cell phone in that truck, for trips into the boondocks.