Which Alternator do I have?
Quick question...
I just bought a remanufactured alternator at AutoZone today and it's a ..." Application:
With 142mm (5 5/8") diameter alternator case
Note:
130 Amp
Premium reman."
It is stamped with MOTORCRAFT on it though.
It was either that or a 95 Amp. But when I go to Motorcraft.com, it gives me a choice of either a 95 or 110 Amp alternator.
It looks like the right one under the hood, but did I buy the right one?
My truck does have power everything, tow package, heated seats etc...
Thanks guys!!
I just bought a remanufactured alternator at AutoZone today and it's a ..." Application:
With 142mm (5 5/8") diameter alternator case
Note:
130 Amp
Premium reman."
It is stamped with MOTORCRAFT on it though.
It was either that or a 95 Amp. But when I go to Motorcraft.com, it gives me a choice of either a 95 or 110 Amp alternator.
It looks like the right one under the hood, but did I buy the right one?
My truck does have power everything, tow package, heated seats etc...
Thanks guys!!
should be ok...
As long as the mounting, pulley and connections match up, extra capacity is good, won't hurt a thing.
BTW, what symptoms did your old one exhibit? Noisy bearings, or stopped charging? I think mine is getting noisy, but it charges ok.
Tom
BTW, what symptoms did your old one exhibit? Noisy bearings, or stopped charging? I think mine is getting noisy, but it charges ok.
Tom
Actually, the only problem I'm having with it is that my headlights/foglights, and interior lights go dim when I'm stopped at a traffic light, especially with the heat blasting on fan setting 2 and up lol. My battery isn't even a year old and I don't want to take a chance getting stranded.
Thanks for the info!
Actually, the only problem I'm having with it is that my headlights/foglights, and interior lights go dim when I'm stopped at a traffic light, especially with the heat blasting on fan setting 2 and up lol. My battery isn't even a year old and I don't want to take a chance getting stranded.
Actually, the only problem I'm having with it is that my headlights/foglights, and interior lights go dim when I'm stopped at a traffic light, especially with the heat blasting on fan setting 2 and up lol. My battery isn't even a year old and I don't want to take a chance getting stranded.

Thanks guys. I put it in this morning and all seems well. It was only $160 after I got my core charge back.
I was able to do it in a nice warm garage and changed my oil too and washed it. I didn't get around to replacing my fuel filter or adding my friction modifier to the diff. Oh well, there's always next weekend.
I was able to do it in a nice warm garage and changed my oil too and washed it. I didn't get around to replacing my fuel filter or adding my friction modifier to the diff. Oh well, there's always next weekend.
Last edited by JTDEERE; Jan 31, 2009 at 04:59 PM.


