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Originally Posted by MaddBaggins
Just finished this mod. I was replacing the original radiator as it had sprung a small leak about 6 months ago. I figured while I had the rad out this mod would be a snap. It was. Bill's bracket worked quite well. Got the whole damn thing back together and started it up. THE FREAKIN 2006 Tundra 130amp alt I bought DOESN"T CHARGE!!!.
Double and triple checked all connections and put a meter on the alt. It does not work. I knew I should have found a way to check it before install. I got it from car-part.com. Hopefully I can get my money back.
So, I yanked it out and put the original back in. Works like a charm.
One observation about the larger alt. It's a bitch to get out of there with the radiator in place. I had the battery tray removed and still needed to pull the upper rad hose and remove the pulley from the alt before I could force it out past the fan shroud and over the steering lines. The original went back in rather easy comparatively.
I think I will abandon the 130amp upgrade. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Thanks for the bracket Bill. Damn nice quality item!! If anyone wants one cheap, I have one. The connector, however, I buggered it up a bit and tossed it.
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I'm really sorry to hear about the bad alternator and all the work you had to do. Thanks very much for the compliment.
As Dan mentioned a new connector can be had either from him or myself.
Bill