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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
I have never used them, so can't help there. I have sen that a lot, the dimming thing, on lots of alternators and gens that need to be above 1,000-1500 to keep charge on heavy load. Thats why I have the headlight relays to help with that.
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Dallas Texas
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
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No experience with BBB. I'm running a Tuff Stuff 140A, one wire alt. When it failed I had a local shop rebuild it. It did last a good while before failure though. Man at the shop told me the regulator died. -Kevin
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Elkhart, Texas
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
Thank you.. Was your alternator originally a rebuild or new? I don't feel the need for a 140 alternator, but I will look into Tuff Stuff products.
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Location: Dallas Texas
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
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It was purchased new from Tuff Stuff maybe 8 years ago. It failed last season. -Kevin
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Elkhart, Texas
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
It seems quality rebuilds are hampered by the cheap quality parts coming in from other countries.. I'm not really interested in paying a couple hundred dollars for a new alternator, but it's looking more and more like that's the route to take...
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Denton, Texas
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Re: BBB Industries Quality???
I don't have any experience with BBB Industries but I can tell you I had a lot of issues with O'reillies new and rebuilt alternators and external voltage regulators.
I recently decided to upgrade to the newer internally regulated alternator and bought it through Summit Racing. Alternator that I received is ACdelco, made in China but so far haven't had any more issues. Also upgraded the wiring harness and external voltage regulator to internal voltage regulator. I think it was around $90 for both.
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Location: Elkhart, Texas
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