Dave,
The only place the alternator goes it through the ampmeter to the battery.
The ampmeter on my '72 will go to the peg with a dead battery and full
charge, so i'd assume that your new 55Amp will do it harder. If the heavy
wire (brown/white??) is "hard" I'd replace it with new all the way from the
alternator to the battery. I found my wire was most damaged on the back of
the ampmeter. The lugs they use do not really transfer current that well.
Just my 2 cents worth
Steve
tr6@kc4sw.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of David Friedlander
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 8:05 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Bosch alternator
Hey list!
It's March 1! Can spring be far off? I can even see over some of the
drifts out there!
MAYBE this is a simple question; perhaps not.... I just ordered a Bosch
rebuilt alternator for my '74. I believe it puts out 55 amps, while the
stock Lucas puts out 43 amps. Does the installation of the new
alternator REQUIRE wiring or fusing changes or will the stock wiring
work if it's in good shape?
Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO
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