quantrill88

just wondering if any of yall know where i can pick up a 140 amp alternator fuse other than the dealer?

ive tried NAPA, autozone, advance, and pepboys already but no one seems to carry anything that big?

any suggestions?

thanks

Stamey

I'm gonna suggest maybe a big truck dealer/parts place. I'm sure they have some pretty big alternators on those rigs, and sometimes they even go with a standard fuse type that would be interchangable.

Chris

NAIL BENDER

I blew that fuse also. Only place to get it is at the dealer. I paid 21.00. Did you blow it changing your oil filter? ;D

NAIL BENDER

It would be smart to cover the exposed post on the alternator before anyone else needs this expensive fuse on a weekend.

kd460

Just a thought, has anyone tried to replace the fuse with a breaker type? Seems like it would be worth the effort to try and find such an animal. Might do a little surfing for such this eve.

I agree, some way to cover the alt. bolt is a good idea. When I pull my filter, I lay a pieceof vinyl over the alt. I can see how easy it would be to hit that sucker with a wrench. Kevin

CTD99

I picked mine up from the dealer, no auto parts stores carried a fuse that large. I bought a spare also, can't remember if it was $8 for the two, or around $8 each, but certainly not $21 for one. Prices will vary between dealers, so I'd suggest calling around if you have a few in your area.

quantrill88

well finally got home from my trip and picked the fuse up from the dealer for $7.40.

nailbender - yep, thats exactly how i popped it

kd460 - ill have to cover the exposed part of the alternator next time like u said......this wasnt a big deal but happened a very inoppourtune (sp?) time. i was thinkn about a breaker as well, my subs and amp are also on a 140 amp fuse but have a breaker, sure would be nice for the alternator.

guess ill just have to be more careful changing my oil next time

thanks again for all the help

Shovelhead

Check this TSB, then go back to your Dodge dealer with a copy of it.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2000/08-23-00.htm

quantrill88

thanks Ed, looks like that applies to my truck. ill have to get them to do that so i dont make the same "mistake " in the future


jeff

NAIL BENDER

[quote author=CTD99 link=board=5;threadid=23685;start=0#msg223742 date=1071506997]
I picked mine up from the dealer, no auto parts stores carried a fuse that large. I bought a spare also, can't remember if it was $8 for the two, or around $8 each, but certainly not $21 for one. Prices will vary between dealers, so I'd suggest calling around if you have a few in your area.
[/quote]

My mistake on the price. :-[ I forgot I bought two or three to have around just in-case. : Thanks for the correction. ;D

Dieseldude4x4

My friend blew the generator fuse in his truck and he bought two when he found them and gave one to me for a spare.

BigK

[quote author=Dieseldude4x4 link=board=5;threadid=23685;start=0#msg224690 date=1071619832]
My friend blew the one in his truck and he bought two when he found them and gave one to me for a spare.
[/quote]

I know that story. Thanks NAILBENDER 8)

Dieseldude4x4

Wrong story.......... : ;D
That didn't sound right did it???????