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False. Todays engines still run 198F thermostats in them. They now minimize the amount of coolant the engine block can hold, to allow faster warm up to reduce cold start emissions faster, and increase passenger comfort sooner. They also are now using electric controlled thermostats and water...

It is not a radiated heat issue. It is a cooling air flow issue of self generated heat, combined with low temperature rated electronics. If you are heart set on keeping the stock alternator, the best you can do to maximize its life is to lessen its load to a minimum. Load test your batteries...

Wrong section, but here is your thread, if he wants to simply change the style of the one he already has. If he wants to add one in addition to what he already has, that can and has also be done by several easily with flat plate behind the existing alternator bracket...

Exactly. When people say "They don't make them like they used to.", I say thank goodness. When was the last time your car stalled backing out of the driveway? Your vehicle can tell you what is wrong with itself to your phone? You don't need to rebuild your engine because it is blowing blue...

To make it reliable, it has to be replaced with a different design. Even the Chinese Delco clones are more reliable than the stock overheating, poorly designed unit. You should not need extra warning lights/switches/bells. Wouldn't it be nice to close the hood and not have to babysit it?

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The stock mil alternators do not have sufficient cooling or temperature rated electronics, especially at idle. The voltage regulator/rectifier overheats and can fail in an open, full field, or short condition. The alternator in the beginning of this thread could have had a short to ground, and...