[Healeys] (no subject)alternator

[Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)]

Charlie,

that's a true concern. As most (not to say all) alternators have a
considerably higher output than the original dynamo, you should have an
appropriate gauged cable between your alternator and the battery for these
high currents.

Best regards

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany
http://brits-n-pieces.com

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Of Charlie Baldwin
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)alternator

Norman or anyone else,
I have heard that most modern alternators can put out more current than the
wiring in an Austin-Healey (or most other old British cars) can handle.  If
the battery is discharged the alternator will be supplying that current to
charge the battery for some relatively long period of time.  Is this a
concern?  Is there a certain output that Healey owners should not go above
when selecting the alternator to convert to?
Thanks.
Charlie Baldwin (electrically challenged)