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Old 01-13-2014, 05:08 PM
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I got a powerstroke alt and sense I had a lifetime warranty on mine I just had to pay the difference and it works great so far
Old 01-13-2014, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Snaggletooth
I need to do that
I do not understand. Do you have an electric fan is that why it drains? I do not have an electric fan and not sure why you need to add one. My 5.8L in AZ never runs hot...ever.
Old 01-13-2014, 10:28 PM
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EFans shouldn't make the battery drain if the charging system is functioning correctly unless they're wired into the ac. I could understand that, but I'd hit the heavier grade alt wires first and check the charging system real good before I upgraded to the 130. It was a no brainer for me to upgrade with all the stuff I've got wired up.
Old 01-13-2014, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Pete
I do not understand. Do you have an electric fan is that why it drains? I do not have an electric fan and not sure why you need to add one. My 5.8L in AZ never runs hot...ever.
Convert, not add. People convert to electric radiator fans for less drag on the engine.
Old 01-16-2014, 09:38 PM
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Picked up a 3g alternator and manual transfer case with linkage and shifter for $136.
Old 01-16-2014, 09:47 PM
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Put my 20" led light bar in bumper today.
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That's awesome! So is the grill and hood!
Old 01-17-2014, 08:20 PM
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Hit the brakes hard at a sudden red light. Went green to red no amber and the red light flashed like it was out of service. Well ABS kicked on and now the light is coming on intermittently when braking, dosen't seem to be affecting the brakes at all. If its still doing it tomorrow I'll read the code but I'm thinking a solenoid is getting stuck.
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mine would come on randomly when i had a leaking wheel cylinder, but has gone away after not hitting the brakes hard for a while.
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My 91 has the light on the dash at startup but does not have anti lock brakes. Unless it does and doesn't work that is! Lol

Today I'm going to swap out the big old slow starter on my 91 for a newer high torque starter from my 92 parts truck.

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