So as I take it off I see the bearing that is on the serp belt ‘tightner’ is shot to hell which explains the shavings. So, the alternator may not be dead. When I put a meter on it, it was shooting wildly between 4 and 14 vots. The slippage or hanging up of the serp belt could explain that, and this problem was worse when I ran my AC, for example. So, off to get a new serp belt, test the altternator, get a new serp pully tightner…thingy…
Good stuff. I have to replace the alternator on my yukon and though I’d check youtube. Jackpot !! I also have serpentine belt ‘shaving’ inside the front of my alternator so I have to replace that.
I know GM has alternators ranging from 111, 129, 150, 190 etc. Its typical to find a low amp alt on a heavy vehicle because they are driven longer periods of time as compared to short trips and more electrical stuff on a pleasure use vehicle…. BTW I had to remove the axle on a Honda to remove an alternator, awesome design right?
im going to try this on my truck in 30 min ur the best i’ve seen on here yet and i thank u so much ,wish me luck .im a new subbie and anytime i need something done i will watch u thanks hun.ur a life saver
You made it so I can drive to work tomorrow, this video worked on my 96 Chevy blazer, I was able to do it myself, and I saved a bunch of money, less than hour’s worth of work, thanks to this loveable hick! Thanks loveable hick you really helped me out especially considering it’s Sunday and no mechanic’s in my area are open.
I think those numbers are either amps or part numbers. Most of those alternators are the same on the 4.3 and 5.7 vortec engines of that year just different amperages. I was waiting for a spark and you got it in there lol
thanks my man! I’m going to give this a shot this weekend.
Thanks for the video!!! It got a little dark at the end there, but it was still a great help!
Hope it is just the tensioner they are fairly inexpensive.
So as I take it off I see the bearing that is on the serp belt ‘tightner’ is shot to hell which explains the shavings. So, the alternator may not be dead. When I put a meter on it, it was shooting wildly between 4 and 14 vots. The slippage or hanging up of the serp belt could explain that, and this problem was worse when I ran my AC, for example. So, off to get a new serp belt, test the altternator, get a new serp pully tightner…thingy…
Good stuff. I have to replace the alternator on my yukon and though I’d check youtube. Jackpot !! I also have serpentine belt ‘shaving’ inside the front of my alternator so I have to replace that.
Had to disassemble half of an Escort to get to the alternator one time! LOL!
I know GM has alternators ranging from 111, 129, 150, 190 etc. Its typical to find a low amp alt on a heavy vehicle because they are driven longer periods of time as compared to short trips and more electrical stuff on a pleasure use vehicle…. BTW I had to remove the axle on a Honda to remove an alternator, awesome design right?
Glad I was able to help!
Glad I was able to help!
Thank You…. And You’re Jokes made me Laugh the whole Time
thanks alot you just saved me over $100 cuz i didnt have to take it in to the shop
Glad I was able to help! Hope it went well for you.
im going to try this on my truck in 30 min ur the best i’ve seen on here yet and i thank u so much ,wish me luck .im a new subbie and anytime i need something done i will watch u thanks hun.ur a life saver
Thank you!
You are NOT a moron, thanks for the great instructions. I enjoyed your commentary, and you helped me replace my alternator. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching!
thanks man now i know exactly what to expect
Good luck ! 🙂
Dude this is awesome! trying it out tomorrow – wish me luck!
Thank you for watching.
You made it so I can drive to work tomorrow, this video worked on my 96 Chevy blazer, I was able to do it myself, and I saved a bunch of money, less than hour’s worth of work, thanks to this loveable hick! Thanks loveable hick you really helped me out especially considering it’s Sunday and no mechanic’s in my area are open.
Did the 128 and 154 #’s stamped on the alternators have an A after them? If they did then that’s the amperage of each one
No problem ! Thank you for watching !
Thanks for the help!
LOL ! 10-4 Blueroads !
I would think it would just give the truck the ability to carry a higher electrical load.
I dont know what them wires do till they stop doing it, at least you didnt have to go to you know where#1 10-4
Check the parts listings on rock auto or something like that and usually pulley size is listed
The pulley on the higher amp is 1/32 of an inch larger.
Hmm… you will get better voltage from a higher amps alternator.
I will pull the dial caliper out and measure it.
was the pulley the same size? Usually the higher amperes have a small diameter pulley.
Thanks #9 !
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Zap !
ez there sparky, lol
I would say more amps are because the alternator doesnt have to work as hard with lights and everything on.
I knew sooner or later I would touch that positive lead to something! It never fails! So more amps are good right??
I think those numbers are either amps or part numbers. Most of those alternators are the same on the 4.3 and 5.7 vortec engines of that year just different amperages. I was waiting for a spark and you got it in there lol
lmao good one
Thanks !
Ya crazy but you made me laugh and wanna roll on the floor lmao
So much easier than about anything else!
Good vid..Ive changed several of them over the years…The chevys are easiest to work on. 🙂
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