question for y'all... should i go with a 136Amp alternator, or a 120Amp
alternator? i run a stock truck (only an upgraded head unit, no subs
planned), and want to throw an electric fan (viper) on there eventually.
i'll need to tow things in the future when i move out of my house. those
are the main reasons i'm going to upgrade, but i need to know if 120Amp will
handle the job, or should i spend the cash and get the 136Amp (about $50
more).
Gabe Couriel
http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Gabriel A.
Couriel
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 1:52 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: alternator question
i'll probably just trade it in. my neighbor offered his help to install the
thing, and recommended the pep boy's alternator. he's a diesel rig
mechanic, so i trust his installation abilities. i'll probably do the job
some time this week or next. however, i'm definitely ordering the
underdrives. Josh, go to summit, and they are part number ASP-504500. they
are about $51 for the crank pulley. if you call them, they'll tell you $80,
but i was able to find it online for only 51 (and i have a $20 off coupon
i'll be using next week for it). oh, and there's a $7.00 handling charge on
summit orders.
Gabe Couriel
http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Gary Hedlin
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 3:55 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: alternator question
gabe, if you do get stuck with a dead alternator, let me know. I want to
take the casing and powder coat it. Then i'll throw the guts from my good
alternator inside.
Gary Hedlin
President
Hedlin Web Designs
http://www.hedlin.net
""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message
news:PFEPJALHADOCFMOEDDPOMEGFCAAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com...
>
> thanks a lot josh... i called a shop to find out the price of a reman
> factory unit. my only concern is that since i will be going from 90Amp to
> 136Amp, i'll have to pay the core price. in that case, i would consider
> getting the powermaster. however, on talking to my mechanic, he told me
> there's nothing wrong with the alternator except for the noise, thus, i
> might just keep this alternator for a while and upgrade when i get my
> electric fan.
>
> Gabe Couriel
> http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Josh
> Battles
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:41 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Re: alternator question
>
>
>
> Gabe, I'd get the name brand one. I've always used either delco or
> motorcraft alternators (i'm a ford/chevy convert) and have never had one
> fail on me. I've found that if you go name brand you get the better
quality
> that will last. They warranty those alternators at poop boys forever b/c
> they're crap. I went thru three 120A prostart ones in a month once -
never
> again. I don't know the quality of the mopar alternators, but I've not
had
> a single problem with mine and I've got quite the hefty stereo in my
> truck....
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
> ""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message
> news:PFEPJALHADOCFMOEDDPOAEGECAAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com...
> >
> > it looks like i'll need to change out my alternator as the whinning
noise
> is
> > getting annoying. i looked at powermaster alternators on summit, but
they
> > are over $400. i looked online, and found several from advanced auto
> parts,
> > including a Bosch reman alternator. the problem is that the Bosch
doesn't
> > have a lifetime warranty (only 1 year), and the other manufacturers that
> > have the lifetime are unknowns (Worldwide or Prostart, from Pepboys).
> >
> > what recommendations do you all have for this problem? should i get the
> > Bosch 136Amp (autolite also makes one, 120Amp but it says "w/ factory
tow"
> > which i don't have, will it make a difference?) or get the brand with
the
> > lifetime warranty?
> >
> > thanks a lot
> >
> > Gabe Couriel
> > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> >
>
>
>
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