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You have 2 choices, one get a stock gm unit, or go with the more dependable ICEBERG alternator.. available in 104, and 140 amps. Here's the ordering info: See similar questions...

PIAA 1000's. The combined draw of 170 watts, will most likely exceed the excess output of the F's alternator (275 watt - 170 = 105 watts). Several people myself included run a pair of 55 watt (55 + 55 = 110 watts) PIAA's I can run my lights alone without a problem but I do not try to run the lights and heated grips at the same time too much draw. You could switch the bulbs in the 1000 to one of the PIAA bulbs which draws 55 watts but puts out 85 watts worth of light. See similar questions...

Some Powermaster one wire alternators (i.e., pn/n's 17127, 17294, 37294, 47294, 8002, 58005) can be hooked up as a three wire ...IF the vehicle is equipped with the two spade GM or aftermarket wiring harness. The Powermaster one-wire alternators have a black plug cover on the side of the alternator. This can be removed and the GM or aftermarket two-spade wiring harness can be plugged in for three-wire operation. See your alternator instruction sheet for further details. See similar questions...

Yes, but probably not for very long. If the alternator warning light is on, it means your charging system is not producing enough current to meet the electrical needs of your vehicle and to keep the battery charged. That, in turn, means your vehicle is running on borrowed time off the battery alone. You can keep on driving as long as the battery has enough juice left in it to keep the ignition system, fuel injectors, fuel pump and other electrical accessories working. See similar questions...

For vehicles with stock alternators rated to 90 amps or less, we recommend eventually upgrading to a larger unit. These are available on Ebay for about $200) If you decide to go with a high-output alternator, your batteries will recharge after several minutes of driving. See similar questions...

It is likely you need to replace your alternator when . . . a) your battery light is illuminated on your dashboard. Any of the above may be caused by a bad alternator, so either remove the alternator and have it tested, or have your mechanic test the charging system on the vehicle. If the alternator (or starter) is bad, call us! See similar questions...

We mount the alternator on the driver side for simplicity. The V6 engine has staggered heads and the driver side has room for the alternator mounting and aligns with the pulley set. See similar questions...

Simply run a charge wire from the battery terminal on the alternator to the positive terminal on the battery. The onw-wire regulator is a self-exciting regulator, meaning that it has sensing ciruitry for alternator rotation. As the alternator starts to spin, this circuitry connects the internal voltage regulator to the battery and turns the alternator on. When the alternator comes to a complete stop, this same circuitry turns the alternator off. See similar questions...

Powermaster early style Delco alternators will work either way - as a one wire or OEM style. The main difference between a one wire and an OEM is the method used to energize or turn on the alternator. An alternator using the OEM style is turned on with the ignition switch. The one wire design is energized with a special sensing cicuit built into the internal voltage regulator. This circuit senses the rotation of the alternator's rotor. See similar questions...

The AuraGen is based on a patented solid rotor making it small, rugged and highly efficient. The AuraGen typically runs at 75 - 85% efficiency even at low speed where alternators at high speeds may hit 70% efficiency but fall off to less than 10% at low engine speeds. Thus, when you want power (low speeds for stationary users) the AuraGen is able to meet the need. See similar questions...

The voltage regulator controls or regulates the alternator's output. Think of it as the brains of the charging system. It senses how much voltage is needed by your vehicle, then modifies the field current within the alternator so it puts out just the right amount of current. Too little current can allow the battery to run down while too much can damage it and other electrical and electronic components. See similar questions...

Alternator selection depends on three primary factors. The first factor is mounting configuration and physical fit. Most marine gas and diesel engines will feature one of four mounting types, compatible with one of four alternator mounting styles; 1" single foot (Motorola-style), 2" single foot (Delco-style), import (Hitachi) style saddle mount with 3.15" between front and rear feet, and J-180 style saddle mount with 4" between front and rear mounting feet. See similar questions...

No, as long as the voltage is properly regulated. Because the Optima has a very low internal resistance it will accept high current more efficiently than conventional batteries. See similar questions...

When you must pay a deposit for the core, and then return your old one to get your deposit back. Truly new starter and alternators are built from 100% all new parts, and therefore don't need a core returned. See similar questions...

Rudder Packing Gland - No need to take it apart to know it's workings .... Ron's already done that for us all. Marine Sanitation: Fact vs. Folklore - A fascinating and informative articles on marine sanitation, including good advise on keeping your head odor-free. See similar questions...

The primary purpose of the alternator is to keep up with electrical demands such as headlights and wipers. Battery charging is best left to the inverter/converter. If the house batteries are in a low state of charge before travel, operate the generator while driving and let the inverter charge the low batteries. See similar questions...

If your vessel's DC system is limited to a standard flooded starting battery that supplies minimal house loads, your engine's standard alternator will probably be sufficient. See similar questions...