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Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT758Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT758
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Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT758
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$173.99
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Fits 2009 - 2011 Mazda RX-8
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11329, 15071, 12986, 2104343, N3R118300, N3R1-18-300, A003TG5691
item #1000DL62
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT028
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT028
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Fits 2004 - 2005 Cadillac CTS, 2006 - 2007 Cadillac CTS
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11037, 104210-3340, 104210-4380, 25750935, 25766345, 90295506
item #10044ENN
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Alternator 140A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1169
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Alternator 140A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1169
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$268.99
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Fits 2015 - 2016 Audi A3, 2018 - 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 - 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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20304, 42254, AL0170X, 03L903023K, 04L903024S, F000BL0800, F000BL08A0, 10271
item #1002E0NH
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This item comes with 140 Amp/12 Volt, CW, 6-Groove Clutch Pulley.
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Alternator 63A 12V Clockwise 1-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT455
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Alternator 63A 12V Clockwise 1-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT455
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$115.99
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Fits 1980 - 1982 Chevrolet Caprice, 1973 - 1982 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 - 1976 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 - 1976 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Camaro, 1976 - 1983 Chevrolet Malibu, 1980 - 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1977 - 1982 Chevrolet Caprice, 1980 - 1982 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Malibu, 1976 - 1985 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1973 - 1974 Chevrolet Caprice, 1973 - 1976 Chevrolet Laguna, 1980 - 1982 Chevrolet Impala, 1980 - 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1978 - 1983 Chevrolet Malibu, 1973 - 1973 Chevrolet Malibu, 1974 - 1976 Chevrolet Malibu, 1976 - 1976 Chevrolet Laguna, 1977 - 1982 Chevrolet Impala, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Laguna, 1989 - 1989 Chevrolet C60, 1973 - 1982 Chevrolet Malibu, 1982 - 1985 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973 - 1982 Chevrolet Caprice, 1973 - 1974 Chevrolet Caprice, 1981 - 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1982 - 1983 Chevrolet Malibu, 1989 - 1990 Chevrolet C60, 1979 - 1982 Chevrolet Malibu, 1974 - 1976 Chevrolet Laguna, 1982 - 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1980 - 1982 Chevrolet Caprice, 1973 - 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, 1973 - 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, 1981 - 1981 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1973 - 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air
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7127-3N, 7127, 71273, 8134663, 8982775004, JR775004
item #10044GE8
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Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT584
A-Premium®Part # APALT584
Alternator 110A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT584
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$159.99
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Fits 2002 - 2003 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2002 - 2003 Ford F53, 2002 - 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2002 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2002 - 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2002 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2002 - 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion, 2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion
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8310N, 8310, 2C3U10300AA, 2C3U10300AB, 2C3UAA, 2C3UAB, 2C3Z10346AA, 2C3Z10346AARM, 
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item #1003QQPH
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For F-53 Motorhome Chassis, this item fits the model built before 11/04/02.
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Alternator 140A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT708
A-Premium®Part # APALT708
Alternator 140A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT708
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$231.99
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Fits 2003 - 2003 Saab 9-3, 2003 - 2003 Saab 9-3, 2003 - 2003 Saab 9-3, 2004 - 2004 Saab 9-3, 2005 - 2005 Saab 9-3
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11043N, 12785604, 93184952, 93184953, 12-785-604, 93184952, 93184952, 93184953, 
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item #1000H1U6
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Alternator 250A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT871
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Alternator 250A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT871
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$392.99
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Fits 2015 - 2017 Ford Expedition, 2015 - 2017 Lincoln Navigator
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11873N, 11873, FL1Z10346A, FL1Z10346B, FL1T10300AA, A003TV0691, A003TV0691ZC, A003TV1591, 
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item #1000DGLZ
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT867
A-Premium®Part # APALT867
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT867
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$235.99
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Fits 2014 - 2020 Fiat 500L, 2016 - 2018 Fiat 500X, 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade
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11796, 51931432, 68201178AA, 68201179AA
item #1000H2LQ
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT734
A-Premium®Part # APALT734
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT734
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$229.99
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Fits 2006 - 2008 Audi A4, 2005 - 2008 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009 - 2009 Audi A4 Quattro
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11160, 15570, 439564, 12743, AL9382X, TG16C011, V101350021, 06E-903-016-E, 
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item #1000H0EE
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT568
A-Premium®Part # APALT568
Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 5-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT568
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$131.99
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Fits 1999 - 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1999 - 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
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8275N, 8275, 112618, 82752, 10464410, 10464431, 10480321, 10480361
item #1003R1QW
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Alternator 120A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT260
A-Premium®Part # APALT260
Alternator 120A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT260
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$182.99
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Fits 2014 - 2015 Hyundai Tucson
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11700N, 11700, 37300-2E400, 2612741, 0986UR6300, 600230, 612741, A9250S
item #100449RD
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT152
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT152
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$191.99
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Fits 2007 - 2010 Dodge Nitro
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11297R, 11297, 421000-0521, 56028697AG
item #1003QC9D
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Alternator 220A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1184
A-Premium®Part # APALT1184
Alternator 220A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1184
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$292.99
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Fits 2016 - 2019 Cadillac XTS, 2013 - 2015 Cadillac XTS
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11645, 104210-6771, 23113530
item #100216KG
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Alternator 90A 12V Clockwise 4-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1014
A-Premium®Part # APALT1014
Alternator 90A 12V Clockwise 4-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1014
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$144.99
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Fits 2000 - 2005 Toyota Echo, 2004 - 2006 Scion xA
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13857N, 13857, 2706021020, 2706021140, 270602114084, 102211-1960, 27060-21020, 27060-21020-84
item #1000DQRW
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Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise A-Premium APALT269
A-Premium®Part # APALT269
Alternator 150A 12V Clockwise A-Premium APALT269
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$242.99
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Fits 2012 - 2018 Ford Focus
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11747N, 11747, FG15S091, FG15S091SP
item #10044HSL
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Alternator 170A 12V Bi-Directional A-Premium APALT635
A-Premium®Part # APALT635
Alternator 170A 12V Bi-Directional A-Premium APALT635
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$301.99
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Fits 1999 - 2000 Freightliner Century Class, 1999 - 2002 Freightliner Century Class, 2004 - 2007 Freightliner Century Class, 2003 - 2003 Freightliner Century Class, 2001 - 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2001 - 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 1997 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1996 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 - 2000 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 2003 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 2000 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 2002 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 2000 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1999 Kenworth C500, 1998 - 1999 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1998 Kenworth C500, 2001 - 2002 Kenworth C500, 2002 - 2008 Kenworth C500, 2005 - 2008 Kenworth C500, 2005 - 2008 Kenworth C500, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2004 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2004 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 2001 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2004 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2004 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 2001 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 2001 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2003 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2003 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2002 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 2000 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 2000 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 357, 2000 - 2000 Peterbilt 357, 2001 - 2001 Peterbilt 357, 2001 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 2004 - 2004 Peterbilt 357, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 357, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 2002 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 2002 Peterbilt 362, 1997 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 2003 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 2002 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 362, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 362, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 362, 1996 - 1996 Peterbilt 375, 1996 - 1996 Peterbilt 375, 1996 - 1996 Peterbilt 375, 1996 - 1996 Peterbilt 375, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1999 - 1999 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 2000 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 377, 1998 - 1999 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 377, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 385, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 2004 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 2005 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1999 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 2006 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 1999 - 1999 Peterbilt 385, 1999 - 2001 Peterbilt 385, 1999 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 2001 - 2003 Peterbilt 385, 2001 - 2002 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1997 Peterbilt 385, 1996 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1998 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 1997 - 1998 Peterbilt 385, 2000 - 2001 Peterbilt 385, 2000 - 2000 Peterbilt 385, 2002 - 2002 Peterbilt 385, 2003 - 2006 Peterbilt 385, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 385, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 387, 2003 - 2003 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2004 Peterbilt 387, 2001 - 2001 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2003 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2006 Peterbilt 387, 2002 - 2002 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2006 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2006 Peterbilt 387, 2002 - 2002 Peterbilt 387, 2001 - 2001 Peterbilt 387, 2000 - 2002 Peterbilt 387, 2005 - 2005 Peterbilt 387, 2005 - 2006 Peterbilt 387, 1999 - 2003 Sterling Truck A9500, 2000 - 2000 Sterling Truck A9500, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck A9500, 2002 - 2002 Sterling Truck A9500, 1999 - 2004 Sterling Truck AT9500, 1999 - 2002 Sterling Truck AT9500, 2002 - 2008 Sterling Truck AT9500, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck AT9500, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck A9513, 1999 - 1999 Sterling Truck A9513, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck AT9513, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck AT9513, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck AT9513, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck AT9522, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck AT9522, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck L7500, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck L7501, 1999 - 1999 Sterling Truck L9511, 2001 - 2001 Sterling Truck L9511, 1999 - 2000 Sterling Truck L9513, 2002 - 2002 Sterling Truck LT7500, 1999 - 2002 Sterling Truck L9500, 2002 - 2002 Sterling Truck L9500, 1999 - 2002 Sterling Truck LT9500, 2002 - 2003 Sterling Truck LT9500, 2002 - 2003 Sterling Truck LT9500, 2004 - 2004 Sterling Truck L9500, 2006 - 2006 Sterling Truck L9500
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8612N, 8612, 8600126, 8700046
item #100447U8
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT404
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT404
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$134.99
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Fits 1987 - 1989 Chevrolet Camaro, 1990 - 1992 Chevrolet Camaro, 1987 - 1993 Chevrolet LLV, 1991 - 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1987 - 1993 Chevrolet S10, 1987 - 1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, 1987 - 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 1987 - 1990 GMC S15, 1987 - 1988 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1991 - 1993 GMC Sonoma, 1987 - 1990 GMC Safari, 1991 - 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1987 - 1989 Pontiac Firebird, 1990 - 1992 Pontiac Firebird, 1991 - 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
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7860-11N-6G2, 786011N6G2, 7860, 110499, 10479910, 1101140, 1101227, LRA1445, 
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item #10036XGY
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Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 7-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT797
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Alternator 130A 12V Clockwise 7-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT797
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$292.99
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Fits 2010 - 2010 Toyota 4Runner, 2011 - 2020 Toyota 4Runner, 2021 - 2021 Toyota 4Runner
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11514N, 11514, 104210-2860, 104210-2863, 104210-2864, 27060-31190
item #1000DDLK
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Alternator 80A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1219
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Alternator 80A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1219
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$188.99
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Fits 1997 - 2000 Lexus SC300
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13748, 13748N, 101211-9710, 101211-9711, 27060-46180, 27060-46180-84
item #10021E2S
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1068
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Alternator 105A 12V Clockwise 6-Groove Pulley A-Premium APALT1068
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Fits 2015 - 2016 Honda Fit
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20084N, 20084, 31100-5R0-004, 31100-5R0-004RM, 31100-5R0-014, AHGA92, A005TZ0291ZC
item #1000DQY1
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What does a car alternator do?

The alternator keeps your automobile alive when the engine is running, however, the battery is necessary to start your car when it is not functioning. The majority of your car's electronic parts, such as the headlights, electric steering, power windows, windshield wipers, heated seats, dashboard gauges, and radio, are powered by the alternator while you're moving or idle. All of them receive direct current (DC) electricity from the alternator. Your car's battery is also charged while you're driving thanks to your alternator.

By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, the alternator operates. When your engine is running, it drives a drive belt that is suspended from an alternator pulley. A set of magnets is spun around a coil by the alternator's rotor shaft, which is turned by the pulley. Alternating current (AC) is produced by these rotating magnets and circulated through the coil to the rectifier of the alternator. Your car's electrical systems are turned on by the rectifier, which transforms that AC power into DC power.

How does a car alternator work?

A car alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical systems of the car. When the engine is running, the alternator is driven by a belt connected to the engine's crankshaft. Inside the alternator, there is a stationary magnetic field and a rotating coil of wire called the rotor. As the rotor spins, it generates an alternating current (AC) by electromagnetic induction.

The output of the alternator is regulated by a voltage regulator, which maintains a constant voltage output even as the engine speed varies. When the battery is fully charged, the voltage regulator reduces the output of the alternator to prevent overcharging the battery. When the engine is idling, the alternator output may not be enough to power all of the car's electrical systems, so the battery may be used to provide additional power. When the engine is running at higher speeds, the alternator output increases to meet the demand for electrical power.

Symptoms of alternator failure

  • Trouble starting or frequent stalling
  • Battery warning light on the dash
  • Dim or overly bright lights
  • Growling or whining noises
  • The smell of burning rubber or wires
  • Dead battery
  • Slow or malfunctioning accessories