Any reason this alternator would not fit in my truck?

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Bernie just did this upgrade on his truck. He had a couple minor issues with the conversion. I'd hit him up in PM and get the scoop from him. He did have to do some wire changing too.
 

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What does one cost local? I'm saying that because if you buy it local you get life-time warranty. Maybe all you need is new brushes. Save money and do it yourself it super easy.
Good luck! GMC
PS-You can't mess it up if it's messed up already. Again I say it's easy it can cost you less than $6.00 dollars to fix.
YouTube - Testing and Repairing 1996-2009 GM Alternators
YouTube - Testing and Repairing 1996-2009 GM Alternators
I finally wathed the video GMC, cool stuff for those interested in doing such a thing. I have repaired a few of the older style, that were non internal voltage regular, and some that were internal, but they were older also, like late 70's mid 80's. Not hard at all. Also put brushes in starters too. I like to hold on to OEM stuff as long as I can not to mention saving a few bucks, even though sometimes, its reall not worth the headache. Just buy new and be threw. (through).
 
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Yes, there might be a difference in the plugs. It should be a CS-130D connector on both, but the 100 amp unit I replaced with a 140 had a regular CS (also called a CS-144) connector. You can buy an adapter for it though. A quick way to tell which one you have is the color of the gasket on the pigtail. If it's blue then it's probably a CS-130D. If it's orange it's probably a CS. I got my adapter from these guys: http://www.alternatorparts.com/index.htm
 

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Are you sure that one is a 145? I didn't change out my belt when going to a 250amp alternator from the 145.
 
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Are you sure that one is a 145? I didn't change out my belt when going to a 250amp alternator from the 145.
Going from a 145 to a 250 you wouldn't need to, because they use the same case. But the 105 uses the smaller style case, so the diameter of the case puts the pulley about a half inch further away from the centerline of the engine. Just going to the next bigger size belt will work fine. Even using to old belt will work, if you have enough arc in your self-adjuster. I didn't need to swap belts going from a 100 to a 140 because there was enough swing in the adjuster to allow it, but it was a bit of a job getting the belt on.
 

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It should be the same plug... I can upgrade the alt in my Blazer to the 145 amp as well, and I have the same alt as you currently have...
 

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Someone mention my name?

Yes, there might be a difference in the plugs. It should be a CS-130D connector on both, but the 100 amp unit I replaced with a 140 had a regular CS (also called a CS-144) connector. You can buy an adapter for it though. A quick way to tell which one you have is the color of the gasket on the pigtail. If it's blue then it's probably a CS-130D. If it's orange it's probably a CS. I got my adapter from these guys: http://www.alternatorparts.com/index.htm

It wasn't me Poopie Head !!! Guess someone thought you might be able to help this guy out. :thumbs:
 

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Just tell the parts guy your truck is equipped with the 130amp altenator and that belt should fit fine. :thumbs:
 
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Oh, and as far as any wire changing, it never hurts to go up a gauge in wire size but you shouldn't need to. The 105 amp uses a 160 amp fusible link in the lead to the battery, so even if you draw the full 145 amps it won't blow, but still offers protection.
 

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