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PRI Product Feature: Finish Off Your Custom Engine Bay with a Jaw-Dropping Alternator from Proform Parts

It’s easy to deck-out an engine bay with cool custom accessories like valve covers and air cleaners—but the humble alternator usually goes overlooked. That’s why Proform Parts has just pulled […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tips on Choosing the Right Alternator Amp Rating

I have a 1970 Mustang and I’m trying to decide what alternator amp rating I need. The only electrical demand above the normal stock stuff is I have a three-row […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Troubleshooting Alternator & Electrical Gremlins in a Vintage Oldsmobile

I have a weird problem that you might be able to help me with. I have an Olds F-85 that I upgraded to a later model internally-regulated alternator. This alternator […]
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Video: 4 Things to Know When Choosing a High-Amp Alternator

There are four things to know when considering whether to use a high-amp alternator. First, do you really need a high-output alternator? Most factory alternators are rated at 65 to […]
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Mailbag: Preventing Electrical Damage in a 1995 Ford F-350 Pickup

Q: I was driving my 1995 F-350 when the truck suddenly went completely dead. I coasted to a stop, opened the hood, and saw that the alternator charge wire was […]
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Quick Tech: Tips for Choosing and Installing an Alternator

There are many factors to consider when purchasing an alternator. Things like amperage, voltage, pulley ratio, and wiring all come into play. We’ve covered some of these topics in this earlier post; however, […]
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Alt Text: 5 Things You Should Know Before Using a High-Output Alternator

So you’re considering swapping out your stock alternator. There are plenty of good reasons to make the leap to a high-output alternator, but you’ll need to do a little bit of […]
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How to Diagnose Common Charging System Problems

Dead battery. Dim lights. Flickering gauges. Any one of these symptoms can be a sign of a weak charging system. Your charging system is responsible for restoring the charge to […]
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