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12-05-2016, 03:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
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Replacing alternator
it is about time that i replace my alternator and i am wondering if I go to a 200 amp alternator that it will make much difference in charging my 5th wheel???? To get any benefit would i have to modify my wiring back to my trailer?
Currently I have a chevy 2006 diesel with a 145 amp alternator.
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12-05-2016, 10:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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I see no need to go with a bigger alternator. The one you have was working. What I would do is buy an alternator from GM. It will be the last one you will need. If you buy one from a parts store it will probably last a year if so and could let you down far from home.
Lynwood
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12-05-2016, 03:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Agree, stick with the original capacity
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12-06-2016, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Hanover
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The only reason one would need to upgrade like that would be if you had a lot of extra electronics, lights, or other electrically powered gear in your truck that you needed to run a lot. Otherwise you really don't need it.
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12-06-2016, 02:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
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M.O.C. #12331
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Eddie, you say it is "about time" to replace it. Are you having a problem or are you preventatively replacing it?
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12-08-2016, 02:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
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ruined battery and voltage is below 13.80 when running. so, at 220K miles i think it will be replaced.
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12-08-2016, 03:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,548
M.O.C. #2283
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How is the belt and idlers. You might replace them to. They can let you down as fast as an undertaker.
Lynwood
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12-08-2016, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mazboy
ruined battery and voltage is below 13.80 when running. so, at 220K miles i think it will be replaced.
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I would recommend having the system checked. A sulfated battery can mimic a weak alternator. The gauge on the dash is reading battery voltage, if the batteries are incapable of taking the 14.6 volts or so that the alternator puts out due to sulfation, the gauge will read low.
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12-10-2016, 03:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
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M.O.C. #14417
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
They can let you down as fast as an undertaker.
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lol. never heard that expression before.
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12-10-2016, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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Country boy slang.
Lynwood
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