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Robert,
I have been having a bit of a problem with alternators in my new SPF (#1231). I initially tried a Bosch remanufactured 55 amp alt. with the SPF supplied regulator. The first alt. lasted only a few minutes, the second about the same. After a number of conversations with Mark at Dynamic, I tried a Ford Racing internally regulated alt. which is operating fine after 100 miles. It was a bit of work to rewire the harness, bypassing the stock regulator, but it works. I recently talked to another SPF owner who had the same experience (currently on his third alt) so it is not unique to my unit. I spent a considerable amount of time tracing wiring, bypassing the regulator, etc., and could find no obvious fault to account for the fried alts. No other problems with the SPF - very well built, and the customer service at Dynamic is great. But it does bother me that we were not able to find the fault. I would suggest that you start with the least expensive alt. you can find to test the system before you jump to the more expensive units. The Ford Racing unit is $150.