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12-09-2004, 07:07 PM

5pntslow

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alternator

Has anyone ever bought a brand new alternator and when you put it on, it just makes this god aweful squeaking noise while the car is running?

12-09-2004, 07:25 PM

nemethjames1

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RE: alternator

yup, bearings were fuked from the manufacturer, take it back

12-09-2004, 07:26 PM

86HOGT

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RE: alternator

Get a nother one.

12-09-2004, 07:33 PM

grabbem88

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RE: alternator

take it back and use the money for a powermaster 140 amp.....i paid $156.00 through summit
the dyno sheet i got read 102 amps at 2250rpm,and 163 amps at 6500.
so i think your better off with something thats going last and put up with anything you throw at it.

12-09-2004, 07:42 PM

5pntslow

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RE: alternator

yeah i have an 85 and i think the alternator i had on it before was a 60amp or something. My car wasn't charging for **** so we had to modify the bracket and wires so i could get a 130 amp. my car charges great - 14v on idle. but the noise is just annoying.

anyways thanks guy i guess i'll pull it off and take it back and get a new 1.