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Old 01-06-2008, 05:13 PM
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New years eve my Alternator died!!! just went out without warning! and I got another one (as it failed all 3 tests on teh machine) with a lifetime waranty. Just wondering, I put another 80 amp I believe back in (after an hour and a half getting off and 20 mins putting back in). My question is should I have put a bigger one in or better one? Batt is fine, but the starter did fall off again christmas week fixed that with some locktite. Thanks
 
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Old 01-06-2008, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Boogerburns
New years eve my Alternator died!!! just went out without warning! and I got another one (as it failed all 3 tests on teh machine) with a lifetime waranty. Just wondering, I put another 80 amp I believe back in (after an hour and a half getting off and 20 mins putting back in). My question is should I have put a bigger one in or better one? Batt is fine, but the starter did fall off again christmas week fixed that with some locktite. Thanks
You probably could have bought a 130A 3G for what you have for that 80A. Ol well, live and learn.
 
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:34 AM
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The 3G is the way to go in my opinion if you have any aftermarket electrical. Stock truck? should be fine.

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Old 01-08-2008, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by adrianspeeder
The 3G is the way to go in my opinion if you have any aftermarket electrical. Stock truck? should be fine.

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Seeing as I'll be doing an Alternator once my tranny is swapped...I might as well ask now. What year/models were the 130amp units found in? I'll be going new/rebuilt from the parts counter, just want to know what I'm asking for.

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Old 01-08-2008, 12:07 PM
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Popular source is the early 90's Tauris's. Join up and search 3g swap over on www.fullsizebronco.com

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Old 01-20-2008, 11:07 AM
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well its mostly all stock except my stereo. that isnt. But i wouldnt think that would be MUCH of a problem. Oh well, should have come here first!!! :/ I needed my truck for the next day to go to work though. No ride=fired
 



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