Ford Superduty battery and charging issue
Yesterday, I had my small utility trailer on the hitch of my 2003 F-250. I had dropped the trailer off and then put it back on the ball. Since it was near nightfall, I checked for running lights on th...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:Nor I.
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Just as I thought the original is a 3-G and the replacement is a 4-G
Idiot! Parts counter personnel. That 3G is a 130 amp model. I would not patronize that business again.
I ended this fiasco by returning the Motorcraft alternator, the new connector, the new (incorrect) pulley, and visited another store that had the exact replacement alternator. All installed and pushing 14.35V after start up.
Mex, thanks for your help on this. I learned a few things about alternators and learning new things is always a plus. This also gave me a moment to clean up my battery tray, polish up the connectors, and check electrolyte--along with a charge and equalization session. Hopefully, good for a few thousand more miles.
