Adding a little Charge to my life (Alternator Upgrade)

[@josephwhatley9027]

Clean up all the grounds as well. They are everywhere. DON'T FORGET THE FICM GROUND!!!!

[@SimplybEpic]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@zackzander425]

Just ordered a this kit, the 230V Leece Neville alternator, two 950 CC AGM batteries, and a 6-phase 48-volt FICM from Bullet Proof Diesel. A lot of money but it is what it is; I don't like to buy twice. Still cheaper than a new truck.

[@SimplybEpic]

Nice. Yes expensive but well worth it. You will like the result. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sootyvoo100]

I’m looking forward to this I just ordered the exact same set up for my 6.0 !!!!!

[@SimplybEpic]

Nice. You will love it. Thanks for watching.

[@sootyvoo100]

OK want to do an update just received it this afternoon and I put it all in and it works amazing definitely well worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But definitely put that big ground wire onto the engine block onto the frame like the directions say!! The guy from fimcrepair.com definitely gives you a good set up

[@ryanteer3289]

Another important thing to discuss over these anemic alternators on these trucks sooner or later it will kill your ficm I'm replacing mine now and upgraded to a 240 amp mechman good video

[@SimplybEpic]

Agree with all your comments. One of the main reasons I upgraded also. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MrMr123]

Why don't I see a new ground wire between batteries? Is it needed?

[@Bacongrease00]

Yeah the stock 110A unit sucks so bad. My excursion was struggling with lights on and the front/rear blowers on. Hitting 12.6-12.8V. I did a pulley upgrade to help it at idle. Ford screwed the pooch on this excursion. 140A Bosch unit helps. 180 even better. Feel your pain.

[@brooksjorgensen7621]

This is really good to find out about...I wonder if they same cap alternator is on the V10 excursions like I have

[@SimplybEpic]

Not sure, but I would bet both alternators are the same. I love the new one, it is working flawlessly and look forward to adding more lights and such to test out its capability. Thanks for watching.

[@RigepFroggit]

yes have v10 excursion same alternator, replaced it with a 350 amp unit

[@anthonyvitella]

I just ordered the 180 amp for my 6.0

[@SimplybEpic]

You won’t regret it. Great upgrade. Thanks for watching.

[@plherrington9947]

Good video

[@plherrington9947]

Leave the stator off. Had two 05 f250s and both pulled trailers with no issues.

[@luismviera7982]

you put the ground above the air filter?

[@SimplybEpic]

Yes. I had put everything back together and the ground wire to the block was just a little too short to go to where I wanted it under the air box. Told myself that I was going to go back and correct that. But don’t think I did before it sold. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@luismviera7982]

@@SimplybEpic And where is it that goes from the negative of the battery to the engine block?

[@SimplybEpic]

@@luismviera7982 On the Drivers side. If I remember correctly, on this kit they had me upgrade the ground wires on both batteries on each side. So there is one coming off the drivers side battery going to the block also. Hope that helps.

[@luismviera7982]

@@SimplybEpic Thanks my brother, the driver side was the one I didn't know, the passenger side goes from the base of the alternator to the chassis. Thank you very much.good video. Best regards from Miami.👍

[@MangoEnchilada-]

I'm pretty sure you don't have to remove the shroud( etc)to put the belt on. All you have to do is lock the tensioner. Cut the belt. And reroute the new belt. It literally takes 2 minutes .

[@11bravoak]

I can tell you right now , the alt on the focus and the 6.0L is not the same...I have a 6.0L and a 07 focus .

[@SimplybEpic]

Honestly that is what I had heard on some of the 6.0 forums and even my local Napa guy said the same thing. Although I ordered a larger alternator from ficmrepair.com. and I could not confirm this accusation. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@11bravoak]

@@SimplybEpic 6.0L needs 2 things , and they are good to go 1.upgraded cables and really good batteries , and a big alt ..power is stupid important to these trucks because of the ficm ( dam huei systems) 2. Super good oil , I use amsoil and run 10w30..thats fine for alaska , and cold starts are great (20 and below for 9 months )

[@zackzander425]

@@11bravoak I run Amsoil 15W-40 HD Diesel and Marine in my 07' 6.0 year round in Wisconsin.

[@koltonwagler1223]

@@zackzander4256.0 needs 10w30. Heavier oil especially when cold can take out the screen in the valley & hpop supply.

[@zackzander425]

Sold the truck with 515,000 miles on it. Still ran great. Never an issue. 10W-30 too thin when you’re towing with the older diesel engines.

[@guiltyasaccussed6449]

came across this while doing my own wiring upgrade i do believe u have the drivers negatives wrong the longer wire should go from the head down to the frame to tie into the ground cable from the battery to the frame the short one probably goes on one of the alternator mounting bolts to the frame u should never bolt 2 cables together like that

[@SimplybEpic]

Yes, I fixed that a short time after. Wanted it done right. Thank you for watching and commenting!!!

[@johnswilley6764]

I appreciate the effort which you put into your video, however, when you stated the batteries are "in sequence" you lost me. In electrical systems circuits can be in SERIES, or in PARALLEL (which is what your system is). You may want to look into electrical theory, especially when you start adding circuits; wire size, ampacity, fuse locations, etc. And with that 6.0L, you have many more issues to deal with. I have a 2001 7.3L, my son has a 6.0 which he uses commercially, after we spent 3 months rehabbing it with a lot of "BulletProofing". It is now a sweet dependable engine. You may also want to look into a coolant filter otherwise the "casting sand will eventually destroy your coolant pump. I could go on... Much experience with diesels Ret. Fire Service Lt., and some with aircraft engines/systems Private Pilot; in both electrical knowledge is required. One last thing, if you put regular coolant into that system you engine will not last - due to cavitation, you might want to look into it. Best wishes, and good luck!

[@SimplybEpic]

Great comments. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@scottsollenberger9828]

I know I’m late to the game but just a heads up for everyone. A lot of good info here but one very important thing. Don’t do what this guy did and run your vehicle for a week with a failing alternator. Continuing to drive a 6.0 till your accessories shut down is a bad idea!!! You can very easily take out your FICM!!!! (Very expensive) 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kurtstovall1]

You got your ground wires wrong . The small ground goes on passenger side on the body to frame.

[@SimplybEpic]

Yes, I changed that around after the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fritzs1207]

with putting new ground points the job is not done