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drolston · 02-27-2020, 02:55 PM

I ran a PowerMaster 12 volt generator-look-alike alternator which burned out after less than three thousand miles. The wiring and diodes failed, not the bearings. That look-alike alternator is really a small car alternator stuffed inside of the look-alike case. Probably does not ventilate as well as it should. I got it repaired by a good alternator shop, but do not expect long life from it.

02-27-2020, 02:55 PM	#8
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: Alternator Reliability I ran a PowerMaster 12 volt generator-look-alike alternator which burned out after less than three thousand miles. The wiring and diodes failed, not the bearings. That look-alike alternator is really a small car alternator stuffed inside of the look-alike case. Probably does not ventilate as well as it should. I got it repaired by a good alternator shop, but do not expect long life from it.