Alternator is shot in my 2001 F150 V6 with air conditioning. Any reason to not put in a 130amp over a 95amp? I am not sure what is in it now.

Also, local only shop wants $200 to do the job with the part. As far as I can tell, I am going to pay +$100 just for a quality alternator. Tempted to let them do it instead of doing this out in the rain today.

 

Just do it yourself. It's a 130 amp a couple bolts a few plugs release the tension on the alternator and just take it off go to the auto parts but a new one come home put it on. It saves you a lot of $

 

If the price isn't a huge factor go for the 130. If you add lights and other toys it'll handle it better

 

Do it yourself - should take less than an hour. Then reward yourself with a cold one for a job well done - use the saved $$$ for this. Just watch the clouds and wait for an opening.

 

Although, I dont remove the alt in this "how to" it should give you an idea or how to take the belt and everything off. Taking the fan shroud off makes a huge difference.

Hope this helps some
https://www.f150forum.com/f72/instal...r-pump-210842/

 

Yea it's a very easy job, the hardest part is taking the belt off, and that's not all that hard lol

 

Replacing the alternator takes 10 - 20 minutes. Depending on how fast you can get the belt to sit properly back on it's track. But really, it's 3 (ish) bolts, and one wiring harness. Anyone could replace it. Especially since on the v6 trucks, it's located right at the top, easy to access.

As for amperage. 130 or 90 will both work. If you have extras added on, go with the 130. If it's stock, do whatever you want. it wont really make a difference.

 

I bought a 200 amp alternator some time last year in anticipation of big upgrades (stereo, subs, lights, etc) and it's been sitting in my closet this whole time; haven't gotten around to putting it on. My question is, seeing as it's semi-relevant to the OP's post, am I going to damage anything by putting it in the truck? It ain't gonna overcharge the battery or anything is it?

Hopefully, anyway.......

One of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIGH-AMP-200-AMP-ALTERNATOR-98-99-LINCOLN-NAVIGATOR-5-4-/400396728479?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ANavigator&vxp=mtr&hash=item5d3981389f

 

haha no, you arent going to overcharge the battery. Diodes and resisters keep the AC down and DC running from the alt. Your battery helps serve as a semi-resistor for your electrical system. So adding a higher amp alt hurts practically nothing.

 

Just wanted to be sure. I'm still in the newcomer phase of everything and I don't know much about the mechanical side of things, especially the electrical systems. But now I can say I know the answer to that question.