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BCDakota
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4/16/2004
00:30:16
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 Subject: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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I have a 2003 clubcab sport plus Dakota 4x4. What alternator do I have and can I upgrade it? The reason I ask is sometimes the engine sounds under too much load when sitting at a light. Also I want to be able to hook up to no more than 4500lbs towing.
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bump
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
08:57:03
| RE: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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Not the alternator loading like that !!
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FAN
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4/16/2004
12:24:40
| RE: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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Its the fan and viscous clutch
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umm
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4/16/2004
13:24:49
| RE: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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i didn't think any engine was under much of a load when at idle
or stopped
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uh
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4/17/2004
06:33:56
| RE: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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The reason I ask is sometimes the engine sounds under too much load when sitting at a light
take my word for it, changing the alternator to a higher output won't change a thing. unless the rpm (use the tach to check it) moves up and down a lot at idle and in gear, you don't have any problems. too much load at idle at a light,,,, now i've heard everything!
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BCDakota
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4/17/2004
12:49:00
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Like fan said it is the fan and it's clutch.
Is it worth upgrading my altenater for towing purposes? How do some of your 3.9's handle towing say a small to midsize boat?
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frmboybuck
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4/19/2004
07:51:38
| RE: 3.9Liter alternator upgrade.
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An alternator wont do anything for towing.....I have a 14' aluminum fishing boat and my 3.9 does ok with it. However my 17.5' Bayliner is on the verge of being too big for a V-6. Keep your current alternator. It wont do you any good to change it unless its not working
Buck
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