Are there two alternators in a Ford 397?

Are there two alternators in a Ford 397?

I would agree with you that the 397 is actually 2 separate alternators and not one (would be handy if they were both the same for repair reasons) It is the option I chose on my original build and when I opened the hood there were 2 next to each other (7.3) as well as a battery on each side of the engine bay.

Are there dual alternators for Ford Super Duty?

Advanced search… I was looking at my window sticker, and as I may have mentioned before, I missed one thing on my order last year. I had intended to get dual alternators, but I missed that option on the order sheet. I also did not upgrade the single alternator.

What kind of alternator does a 17 F250 have?

On my 17 F250 with the 6.2 and upfitter switches, you got you an “extra heavy duty alternator” and dual batteries. I assume that is not the case any longer? Quick alternator question. I’m going to order a 21 this week with the 7.3 and upfitter switches, what alternator does that come with and is it only a single battery?

Why is my alternator smoking before I start the car?

The alternator was smoking before I even started the car and got super hot to the touch. Could this be the ASD relay or the voltage regulator inside the ecu? how can I test that? Shorted diodes inside the alternator can make it smoke. Shorted diodes inside the alternator can make it smoke.

Why is my alternator smoking when I jumpstart the car?

When you jumpstart a vehicle, you are only supposed to turn on said car. Not run the car with the cables connected. You said you did it to “charge” the battery, but that is the Alternators job in the first place. IMO you messed up your alternator by running it like that.

Why does my alternator in my Talon smoke?

Shorted diodes inside the alternator can make it smoke. Shorted diodes inside the alternator can make it smoke. Click to expand… any idea how they could have shorted? This alternator was working when I drove my talon like 2 or 3 weeks ago. Yea definitely sounds like a short. It happens, but you can test it to make sure.

What causes an alternator to stop working on a car?

Once the alternator stops working, so do all of the electrical systems required to keep a car going. Other problems can also cause a car to not start. It could be a bad starter, corroded cables, or a broken connection somewhere between the battery and starter.