Alterstart 160A 3G only putting out 130A!

[90mustangGT]

Don't convict yet, but they are on tial and the first piece of evidence is not good.

Well, the power cable stud broke off the back of the alternator, and it was freid because the insulation on the alterstart powercable didn't hold up. I was going to ship it back to Alterstart but I don't know it that would be covered and after you add up shipping and the down time, it's better to pay someone to fix it. So I took it to Bomber Battery in Marietta to see what they could do. He put it on thier machine to make sure it was working right. Thier machine only said it ran 130 amps, and this is supposed to be a 160 amp unit. The belt was slipping a little but the tech said it should still be higher. I only paid $20 extra but I expected to get an upgraded unit. I am going to have to get a new rectifier and while he is in there he will be able to tell it it's really an upgraded unit.

 

[jerry beach]

I wouldnt sweat it, 130amps is alot. It really depends on the test equipment used. The resistance has to call for 160amps to get it, same as in your car. That alt will prolly put out 80amps max at idle in your car, so you have a large safety margin. That is providing that you wiring is up to the task.