How I spent $1005.00 on Alternator .

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  1. Burdisco

    Burdisco Light Load Member

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    Alternator quit on the way back to Ontario. It died in Pa and ran on batteries back to Burlington, On.
    Luckily I run with 6 Batteries and staring with 12.8 v in Pa I was down to 12.2 v back home. I pulled the Alternator off , Friday night, and on Saturday morning the rebuilder provided me one for $276.85. No change, wtf. Back to the rebuilder, bench tested, it was check Ok, 14volts, 140 amp. He gave me a different one and bench test that 14volts,140 amps. Back on the truck on. Still no charge. Wtf. Temp -7c.
    Sunday -14c, so to the shop Monday -16c. Inderdeo Singh, 905 664 7194, $90/hr, We checked everything. F it. Run a new cable from proven source to batteries. Cables off from Starter and Alternator. New Cable from Alternator to Batteries and separate cable to starters. IMPORTANT Point *Have your keys in your Pocket* or you will spend $248 for a locksmith. I did! Wtf! when batteries reconnected doors lock. #### it!
    Singh's bill was 481.38 charging me 31/2 hrs, I got there at 9.15 left at 5, helps I am handy.
    Total cost $1005 with tax. Hurry up Spring.
     
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  3. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    Or zip tie a key under the hood. At least you know most people won’t know how to find it.
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Key in my wallet - learned that one.

    Alternator in side box - would have given it to you.

    May have helped you changed it, depending on the nearest steak house.
     
  5. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    If you have a Volvo, how'd you lock yourself out? Those trucks don't lock from the inside
     
  6. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    I figured most of it was for gas driving to the parts store
     
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  7. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    I always carry 2 keys, one on my belt ring and one i keep as my primary. Also have one in a mag box inside my apu box.
     
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  8. Hayfieldmn

    Hayfieldmn Light Load Member

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    I did that about 3 years ago, im not even sure I could find it now. Probably should look some day.
     
  9. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Medium Load Member

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    Spare alternator and belts in side box is always a good idea.
     
  10. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    Right beside the AC compressor. Mine all have an alternator and AC compressor with them. Those two items seem to cost an inordinate amount of money on the road, and spare belts just goes without saying.
     
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  11. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    New thread title:

    Gone in 63 seconds (gotta wait for the ignition to cycle, even longer if there is an air leak)

    Where do you hide your spare key?
     
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