I have a bunch of off road lights on my truck (about 11) and want to put on a second alternator. Is there someplace that makes an adapter to put 2 alternators on a 7.3 IDI or is it better to just go with a bigger one? If you think just one big one is better, what brand and how big?
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1989 F-350 crew cab dually 4x4 7.3 IDI, Banks Sidewinder Wastegated Turbo. Rebuilt E4OD with Transcommand. push button start, 5" straight piped dual bullhorn stacks. New body work and paint. Custom diamond plate interior. Custom built front and rear HEAVY DUTY bumpers, Many Many Mods on the way. Just need more money and time. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] fuzzy dice hangin from the mirrior
1990 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 7.3 IDI with ATS turbo. Offroad wheels and tires. E4OD. custom exhaust and turned up pump. New bed and paint.
well do you have ac? if not its simple. you can buy a new double pully for the alternator too. being a diesel it should have 2 batteries and a big alternator already. the double pully thing you need to build a mounting bracket for ive seen it and i guess it works ok but if you remove the ac compressor and add it there its ok or if you can find a place to mount it then just get a larger belt with the recomended play in it
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, 3:73 dana 80 rear, srw, dana 50 front, heavy duty leaf springs, back up camera, 20$ wallyworld fog lamps, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, 32" steering tires all around, ac power converter,jeep bucket seats, deezee runningboards (cab only),cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, 2 trucklight worklights on front stake pocket each side,high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, 6600 lbs with all my junk
If you install the ambulance alternator (leece neville, I think - but spelled wrong) that should give you PLENTY of power. Its physically larger and I think you have to grind on your current bracket some to make it fit, but its gotta be easier than trying to rig up two alternators.
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