Bad Alternator? (1 Viewer)

[Loaferoatan]

So a new dash light came on today and I needed a jump to start my cruiser. No weird nosies coming from the engine, so I don't think any bearings or belt went bad. I'm charging the battery overnight and seeing if that's the issues, but I suspect the alternator is shot. Partsouq has them for the 1Hz at around $650. It's the OEM and is rated at 70amps. Since I'm adding more lights and possibly a camping fridge later on, is there a bigger aftermarket alternator for the 1HZ motor I should/can buy? Also should I replace the belts and waterpump while I'm changing the alternator? TIA.

 

[Loaferoatan]

Anyone hear or have any experience with SBC Alternators?

SBC | Automotive Alternators

Complete dual kits that add 12-volt or 24-volt alternators to the factory alternator with all the needed hardware and detailed installation instructions; five

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[RedesKat]

I'd be checking the glow plug relay, connections and earths associated before going out and buying an alternator, does your voltage gauge go down or is level while driving?

 

[Loaferoatan]

Just happened today so i'll get a better idea tomorrow. BUT the battery was dead though and then while driving the lights and AC went off. Slow charging overnight.

 

[KillerBox]

I don't know about your engine but, I put a DCPowerInc 270a alternator on my 2001 LX 4.7L about 4 years ago. It has worked flawlessly and puts out all the power that I need for my 3,600w SQ stereo system.

270 Amp XP High Output Alternator (Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE)

Our XP series high-output alternators are the ultimate upgrade when you need the absolute biggest and most sophisticated high output alternator on the planet. All of our XP series alternators are designed for one purpose, brute force idle output. When you need the most extreme idle output with...

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Btw, I would advise against buying the 370a alternator they sell because it doesn't put out as much power at an idle.

 

[AlpineAccess]

A Denso reman should work great and be a lot less.

 

[Loaferoatan]

Went and splurged on a new 270amp Alternator from SBC. Figure that will give me more options later on to add things like extra batteries, offroad lights, winch and a fridge.