New Alternator To Avoid
Just posting to make anyone aware of a major shortcoming with some of these completely new alternators being offered from Rock Auto, typical local parts stores, Ebay etc being offered under various names. Obviously they are all from China.
This one by the name of WAI Global with a part# 7024N
first seems appealing as it’s listed as a 78 amp version. Isn’t cheap, but gave it a try as there would be a little more reserve amperage after adding up the amps of all the electric fans, pumps etc I was using.
Well, I decided to take it into a local old school alternator/starter rebuild shop to test its output (Box stores test equipment only show good/bad...no actual amperage readings) Turns out it put out a maximum of 45 amps!! That’s right at my combined load of all components I’m running. Have had it too long to send it back for a return now, but what a (shouldn’t have been surprised) letdown. Anyway, just something to be aware of when considering any of these versions, especially the 78 Amp version. Might luck out and get one that puts out what it’s supposed to, but......
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Just posting to make anyone aware of a major shortcoming with some of these completely new alternators being offered from Rock Auto, typical local parts stores, Ebay etc being offered under various names. Obviously they are all from China.
This one by the name of WAI Global with a part# 7024N
Well, I decided to take it into a local old school alternator/starter rebuild shop to test its output (Box stores test equipment only show good/bad...no actual amperage readings) Turns out it put out a maximum of 45 amps!! That’s right at my combined load of all components I’m running. Have had it too long to send it back for a return now, but what a (shouldn’t have been surprised) letdown. Anyway, just something to be aware of when considering any of these versions, especially the 78 Amp version. Might luck out and get one that puts out what it’s supposed to, but......
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