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97 Suburban & MeanGreen Alternator
I just purchased a Mean-Green Alternator (MG8206) for my 97 Suburban K1500, 5.7L with Optima red-top battery -- in anticipation of replacing the reman alternator that I have to replace every couple of years. The new alternator seems to be a direct bolt-in. However, when I start up and run the engine for 10-15 minutes (per instructions to stabilize the alternator output), I only get battery voltage and amp readings. When I put the reman alternator back in, it works fine. I had the MG alternator tested at Advance Auto, and it starts fine on their test bench. I tried putting it into the Suburban again, and same result -- no workie. It looks to me that the MG is not starting and does not charge the battery when in the truck, even though everything is connected correctly. Any ideas as to why that is? In looking at other types of high-output alternators, they supply the new installation with beefier wires and-or new voltage regulators. Is that the case here as well? If I need new wire running from the alternator to the battery, what gauge should I use? Instructions that came with the MG made no mention of other installation parts or procedures. Does anyone have experience with this alternator in their GM? I would like to not have to turn around and return this alternator (quite a lot of $), or have to sell it at a loss. TIA for any buttistance. Please let me know if there is any other info that I should supply. How do you get the air out If you install a tee-connector (for flushing your heater core, e.g., Prestone kits have them) on your heater hose from the bell-housing-thermostat, you could easily... Fred
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