I just replaced mine with a 110amp napa alternator. Cant really complain about anything but the price of it. $178 seemed kinda steep for an alternator.
Sad, but not unusual. I opened one at the store right in front of the clerk that had a locked rotor Went through 2 duralast's that would cut out after warming up, and then the 3rd one held up. It was the only one that came with a load-test chart in the box that indicated that it could reach the 110A rating.went through three that were defective right out of the box.
Also, I'll mention this for anyone who is replacing the alt... charge the battery fully before you install a new alt.. DON'T USE the ALT TO CHARGE a dead battery.
These alts have a delicate regulator. Its fine for running accessories, but the constant load from charging the battery will overheat it and shorten the life of the alt... so buy a trickle charger for when its needed.
I am taking mine out to be rebuilt. Do i need to take off the coil pack to take the darn alt. out?