Re: Re: Ford Alternator

Posted by Slowpoke on January 10, 2007 at 13:05:42 from (12.72.159.43):

In Reply to: Re: Ford Alternator posted by Bob on January 10, 2007 at 06:55:38:

Hi Bob,

I was told the engine was rebuilt before the previous owner bought the truck. Swapping engines in California is very problematic due to the emissions requirements. I'll have to find other trucks to see the engines. Mine has V belts.

Employees of local auto stores have no idea what's been replaced in an alternator with prices ranging from $40 for "Standard" to $130 for "Premium". I think it has a lot to due with marketing with 30 day, 1 year, and Lifetime warranties. New internal regulators are about $25, brushes and bearings are minimal and diodes not available.

The internet parts supplier has not said what parts are in the $30 kit. My brushes appear to have little wear so I think the thing was rebuilt before I got it.
Several local rebuilders charge $80 or more and don't say what's replaced unless asked.

Slowpoke

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