Alternator Upgrade

[da_jokker]

So keeping you guys in the loop with my updates from the big boss at DC Power. He has been working on things and is currently in the electrical testing phase. This is monumentally groundbreaking for us to say the least. I’m sure he is following this thread as well as checking out a lot of the documented cases with the factory units failures. Something I learned from him today was also that our alternators have not tensioners on them they use a flex belt from when he was explaining. Some times I notice on my rig the major fluctuation in alternator voltage reading which I don’t really trust wholeheartedly. Ranging from 12.5v to spiking up to 15.8v sometimes. Possibly due to the fact the bronco is on a stretch belt possibly creating slippage. I’m truly excited to see fruition come about on this alternator upgrade that we all need!

Yeah wild horses found out about that flex belt and lost a few hours trying to sort out how to get it off and on. He even posted the link to the $25 napa tool you need.

An alternative alternator that can handle going off road may be our only hope.

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[mdk100]

I’m interested in the alternator upgrade. Aside from normal operation, a compressor, winch, fridge, etc. puts a lot of additional stress on the system. Especially if I run them all at once with my espresso machine.

The big draw for me is my son’s Surron ebike. We want to take it off road, but recharging seems like a challenge It’s a 2kw battery, 32ah, and a 600w charger. I’m not really sure how to handle that, and I’ve not stayed at a Holiday Inn Express lately.

 

[LockedBronco]

I’m interested in the alternator upgrade. Aside from normal operation, a compressor, winch, fridge, etc. puts a lot of additional stress on the system. Especially if I run them all at once with my espresso machine.

The big draw for me is my son’s Surron ebike. We want to take it off road, but recharging seems like a challenge It’s a 2kw battery, 32ah, and a 600w charger. I’m not really sure how to handle that, and I’ve not stayed at a Holiday Inn Express lately.

It’s a 2kw battery, 32ah, and a 600w charger. I’m not really sure how to handle that,

Kevlar may be a good idea

 

[zuke]

I’m interested in the alternator upgrade. Aside from normal operation, a compressor, winch, fridge, etc. puts a lot of additional stress on the system. Especially if I run them all at once with my espresso machine.

The big draw for me is my son’s Surron ebike. We want to take it off road, but recharging seems like a challenge It’s a 2kw battery, 32ah, and a 600w charger. I’m not really sure how to handle that, and I’ve not stayed at a Holiday Inn Express lately.

That's a lot of Battery! It's probably not going to be practical to charge it from the Bronco at all.

Maybe add a portable generator to the stuff you take with you when you take it offroad? How long do you have to charge the battery between rides? Even on 110V it looks like it's several hours to charge up one of those..

 

[Texasgrillchef]

So keeping you guys in the loop with my updates from the big boss at DC Power. He has been working on things and is currently in the electrical testing phase. This is monumentally groundbreaking for us to say the least. I’m sure he is following this thread as well as checking out a lot of the documented cases with the factory units failures. Something I learned from him today was also that our alternators have not tensioners on them they use a flex belt from when he was explaining. Some times I notice on my rig the major fluctuation in alternator voltage reading which I don’t really trust wholeheartedly. Ranging from 12.5v to spiking up to 15.8v sometimes. Possibly due to the fact the bronco is on a stretch belt possibly creating slippage. I’m truly excited to see fruition come about on this alternator upgrade that we all need!

I just went to their web page. Nothing yet offered for a Bronco upgrade yet.

Have you heard anything from them? Have you solved your issue?

 

[Texasgrillchef]

I have found a place that will make us 370amp alternators for the 2.7 engines. But we need an order of 100 units to be profitable for them. They will be around $500 each.

can we get 100 people interested? They will have a 5 year warranty

 

[Hossamus Prime]

I have found a place that will make us 370amp alternators for the 2.7 engines. But we need an order of 100 units to be profitable for them. They will be around $500 each.

can we get 100 people interested? They will have a 5 year warranty

Im in

 

[EOD98]

I would be down for $500 alternator ulgrade.

 

[23OBX2.7]

Call steeda they build govt vehicles loaded with electronics can probably sell you the Ford HD alternator or give you part number.

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