Helpful Hint Driver Side Alternator

[mijon]

Just wanted to give back some information. Everyone on this website has been very helpful/ patient towards my unique set of questions. I use my truck as a daily work truck for my Lawncare/ Snowplowing business. I had my driver side alternator go bad on me last year while plowing (fried positive connection blew it outside of alternator). I was in a bit of a bind at the time and needed a quick fix. I looked up the wiki and found that there was a 78 amp Alternator for a replacement. The alternator worked fine for about 4 plows. Then I started to here a earth shattering screeching sound ( alternator wasn't strong enough rejuvenate batteries because of the high pull of electricity it takes from the plow that I have). Make a long story short, I thought there was something else wrong with the truck and after a long diagnosis followed by helpful hints I received on here, I figured out that the Alternator from AutoZone 78 amp was basically **** for my use. Conclusion to story is, if your planning on using a lot of accessory juice for your CUCV get the Alternator Rebuilt. Don't spend the $140.00 or whatever it was for a crap 78 amp for a temporary fix (unless in bind). Or just buy a used set and have them rebuilt for around $90.00 (what I did).

Thanks again for all the information and help I have received. Great website!!

Jon

 

[phil2968]

While you have the stock alternator rebuilt, you can run this one. I bought one for a back up and had it tested at my local starter shop. 100 amp output. Direct bolt up. I did notice the positive output stud was smaller but it still works. It even has the tach drive post.
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/sh...1-P?navigationPath=L1*14920|L2*14999|L3*15587