Question on Alternator Selection
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Question on Alternator Selection
I have had trouble with my battery going dead a couple times. I replaced the battery in the summer, but I still had it go dead a couple times. I never noticed a battery light on the dash.
Last night, I shut off the car after a 1 hour ride home. As soon as I turned the key, everything went dead. Not even the door locks would work. I let the truck sit overnight and checked the battery in the morning. It was at 11.8 volts. I am charging the battery now and will check the voltage once the truck is running again.
I started preparing for an alternator replacement and looked up a few prices. I have a 2001 F150 SCREW with 70K miles. Would it be any benefit to get the 130 amp replacement vs the 95 amp? Also, is it recommended to replace the pulley?Thanks!
Last night, I shut off the car after a 1 hour ride home. As soon as I turned the key, everything went dead. Not even the door locks would work. I let the truck sit overnight and checked the battery in the morning. It was at 11.8 volts. I am charging the battery now and will check the voltage once the truck is running again.
I started preparing for an alternator replacement and looked up a few prices. I have a 2001 F150 SCREW with 70K miles. Would it be any benefit to get the 130 amp replacement vs the 95 amp? Also, is it recommended to replace the pulley?Thanks!
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Joined: Mar 1999
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From: New Orleans LA
I installed a 130 amp because of an aftermarket stereo systems with amps and extra lights. I got my alternator on ebay from this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-M...spagenameZWDVW
brandnew with not dust or dirt on them. Came with a 6rip pulley so you may need to reuse your old one.
Fritz
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-M...spagenameZWDVW
brandnew with not dust or dirt on them. Came with a 6rip pulley so you may need to reuse your old one.
Fritz