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Totally agree with you. That's why I shared the info, anybody can mount a Pad version straight to the engine and not need to be hunting for military surplus parts. Delco Remy, Prestolite, Cat and many other standard pad mount alternators bolt straight to our engines. If everybody gets to know...

The more the merrier, I would be very happy to have all that power, however could not find one for $600. Gosh, $600 is what some guys wanted me to pay for the bracket to mount a J180 alternator. Once I found that the PAD was the native standard Cat mount I went with that.

Indeed it's a lot of power, but when you get the real numbers and take the losses you might not be with all the 250A available. In my case I want to ensure I can charge my 900A LIFEPO4 bank at 150A. That would get me back online quickly. Rainy days or camping under trees should not be a problem...

Yes, it's expensive, there is a 185A that's less. Another option is the https://www.delcoremy.com/alternators/find-by-model-family/55si it should also fit.

My CTIS is not inflating the tires so I went to check with the computer and I found PCU Deflate Solenoid - Connector Unplugged ; Fault Wiring or Solenoid. Does anybody knows if there is a CTIS troubleshooting guide or have seen this before ? I'm suspecting that my ABS light is related to this.

I finished my 24V 250A conversion and posted the parts list here: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/fmtv-lmtv-alternative-alternator-250amps-direct-mount.222981/ in case anyone wants to copy.

I completed my truck 24V alternator conversion, posted all the details here in case anyone wants to copy: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/fmtv-lmtv-alternative-alternator-250amps-direct-mount.222981/

Alternator upgrade is up and running. No need for expensive bracket fabrication. Mount straight to the engine Pad. Standing on the shoulders of giants like @GeneralDisorder , @MatthewWBailey , Acropper, @Ronmar I've completed my Alternator Upgrade. I have used info from this thread...

How did it go ? Please post a picture of the final result.

BLP4110M 250A Alternator Fits fine. Now working on low profile air hose elbow.

A guy in Facebook shared this. I believe that would resolve.

I forgot the pictures

You are right, it does hits the turbo intake, which I believe it could be modified to allow a little bit more clearance. Currently it needs a 2.5 inch spacer to clear the Turbo Intake, however I feel that would make it hit the the cab (n) when the cab comes down. The Cat cradle fits the...

Having this dimension would allow to have 100% confidence.

Following the dimensions from Leece Neville BLP4110M and using a Caterpillar 211-7871 as a reference for the bracket. It looks like the BLP4110M will fit fine. See pictures below for reference If anybody wants to double check the solidworks drawings I can share.

@MatthewWBailey thank you very much for sharing all the pictures. Looks like the Pad being standard opens up a path for many alternatives. I'm personally looking to fit a BLP4112M or BLP4110M or a Delco 55SI The Leece Neville can be easily converted to external regulator allowing to charge...

Experienced Cat mechanic said: “It is possible to just remove the cam gear from the cam shaft. But to be honest, the heat and puller needed most often causes the gear to come loose later on the engine.”...

You are right, the manual shows the parts being separated. Just not sure if it can be done while in place.

I don't think that heating up the camshaft in place would allow to remove the sprocket. I might put the whole engine on fire. I'm working on creating a parts list to have the front cover replaced

I’m working on removing mine this week. So far stuck with the single piece camshaft .