RooTBeeRthe1st
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3/4 ton in a 1/2 ton isn't recommended?
What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?
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I mean, i did it…but I’ve also got a supercharger and 16” Wilwood brakes. The auto leveling worked for the most part too. I mean, it was damn close to level.
Still wouldn’t recommend it.
Had to be careful if ya know what I mean.
George B
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I think I will either use the trailer or make two 840# trips.
I mean, you might want a break after loading and unloading the first 840 lbs anyway.
George B
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5–10 minutes then back at it… mixing it 4 bags at a time in the wheelbarrow will be worse!I mean, you might want a break after loading and unloading the first 840 lbs anyway.
I’d rent a mixer for sure.
George B
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Thinking about it. I have two 16” footing tubes to pour for my front porch. I would use 8” ones but I need to support a step as well as the double header and 16” will work best. I can set the header to the back and have step support supported out to the front.
iamdub
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I got to looking at this myself. I thought it was a frequent failure point or incompatibility or was an electric clutch that required different electronics within the alternator, making it incompatible with the previous generations. Turns out, it's just mechanical and has a valid purpose. There are two types- a decoupler that works more like a ratchet and a clutch that uses a spring to control the dis- and reengagement. I actually like the idea now that I've looked in to it.
iamdub
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Here's another, 18k miles..
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These things are selling like hot cakes. I swear someone from the forum saw Wes's link when he told me of that one last night and bought that alt. Which one of you fcukers was it?! Don't tell me some random person not on TYF just so happened to be shopping for a damned alternator at 11PM!
After researching it, I like the idea. Yeah, I think the consensus is that it can wear and fail and allow the alternator to free spin too much or all the time, reducing or stopping it from charging.
These things need upgraded wiring in stock form. To get the full benefit of a higher amp alt, yes, you should upgrade the wiring. Hence, the "Big Three" upgrade. I've already done a "Big Five" upgrade with 1/0 gauge.
iamdub
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I think and hope it uses a standard size, cuz I bought one with 6,000 miles on it after they accepted my offer of $110 on their original price of $135. It has the clutch on it and I'm gonna roll with it. With my engine spinning 6,000+ RPM then the trans upshifting fairly quickly and firmly, it just makes sense. Even if it's a wear item, I should be good for a long time. The alt is essentially new and I don't drive much at all.
A circuit is only as good as it's weakest link. Upgrading just the alternator to battery positive won't do anything if the battery negative to engine (alternator grounds through case>bracket>engine) isn't upgraded equally or larger. Or, if the battery negative goes to the frame, then there needs to be an equal engine-to-frame cable, making it a Big Three.
