Amperage of the stock alternator

smitty_64

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I know I'll probably catch flack, but it's easier to ask the question than to search through all these message boards.

Greg

 

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So I am sure that if I moved up to a 150 or 200, it would only help my charging.

 

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our cars have the best alt that ford ever made.
I put one into my bronco in place of the stock 65a one.

 

HISSIN50

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I would not necessarily look to a larger amperage alternator to help a given issue. If your issue is at idle (for instance), a new big alt might have the same output as the stocker did at idle.

Good luck.

 

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HISSIN50 said:

I would not necessarily look to a larger amperage alternator to help a given issue. If your issue is at idle (for instance), a new big alt might have the same output as the stocker did at idle.

Good luck.

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QFTMFT

In case you haven't, you should diagnose the system before you make any assumptions.

IMO the only time a bigger alt is needed is when the total draw on system exceeds the charging capacity of the current system (i.e. adding a huge sound system, etc)

 

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I just wish mine would kick the bucket so I have an excuse to replace it. It is an ugly mofo. All gray and old looking sticking right out on top the engine bay.

 

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Pokageek said:

I just wish mine would kick the bucket so I have an excuse to replace it. It is an ugly mofo. All gray and old looking sticking right out on top the engine bay.

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Why not take the case apart and paint it a nice silver or something??? That would look great and not stand out too much....

 

Adam95GT

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sand paper wd40 and a dremmel work wonders...

 

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Adam L,

I never really thought about using wd40 as a solvent, but it makes sense. I was really just looking for an excuse to replace my ugly one too, LOL. It has never really sucked the battery dry, but every once in a while I can hear it is low through the stereo.

Greg