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**Palf70Step** · 07-28-2024, 07:22 AM

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.

weq92f · 07-28-2024, 12:40 PM

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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

RustyPile · 07-28-2024, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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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

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.

weq92f · 07-28-2024, 05:48 PM

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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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It was purchased new from Tuff Stuff maybe 8 years ago. It failed last season.

-Kevin

RustyPile · 07-28-2024, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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It was purchased new from Tuff Stuff maybe 8 years ago. It failed last season.

-Kevin

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...

lil hoodlum · 07-29-2024, 03:27 AM

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.

RustyPile · 07-29-2024, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

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.

Was the Summit alternator new or reman, also what amperage?

07-28-2024, 07:22 AM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,903	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. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-28-2024, 12:40 PM	#2
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,092	Re: BBB Industries Quality??? . 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 Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-29-2024, 03:27 AM	#6
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,724	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. __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.



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