'95 F-150 track ready street beast

[Vimes]

I've bought a couple of alternators from Mechman for a couple of different trucks. Both are still running great (family trucks,) and they make far more power than either truck they were installed in will ever need. What I really like about them is they're capable of making more power at idle than the factory alternators are rated for at max RPM.



So far as the parts store alternators go, the "rebuilding" process seems to consist of dipping the alternator in engine cleaner and sticking it in a box. You stand a better chance of getting a good alternator from a salvage yard because salvage yard alternators are there because the car wore out or was wrecked, while the parts store alternator was there because the previous owner was having charging problems. I don't even bother with them anymore. The new parts store alternators are so expensive that you might as well spend a few extra bucks for a good US-built high amperage one. At least you know you're not going to run out of juice.