- 1. [oletrucks] Alternator selection (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark Self" <mark.self@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 07:00:25 -0800
- This is probably very elemental, but how do you select an alternator. My '55 1st has a '79 Olds 403 init. In checking the catalogs, I see there are replacement alternators all the way up to 140 amps.
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- 2. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator selection (score: 1)
- Author: "BK" <4play@4m.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:05:22 -0600
- One advantage of some larger alternators is they put out much more amperage at low engine speeds. For a simple check of your needs, check the voltage at idle with all accesories turned on. If you can
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- 3. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator selection (score: 1)
- Author: ke6bnl@juno.com
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:57:12 -0800
- I have a 50 Ford F1 with a 327 vette engine and the same type of electrical load and I have a Powermaster 110amp units. That will leave room for future upgrades. Ed ke6bnl On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 07:00:2
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- 4. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator selection (score: 1)
- Author: ke6bnl@juno.com
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 12:19:36 -0800
- That is the reason I went with the powermaster, it is a 110 amp but puts out 79amps at a shade above idle. Good point. I wanted something that would take care of the dual spal fans with a 27 amp draw
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