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How do I figure out how many amps a alt. is

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I've got one off my 77 302 and one from a 75 4 cyl. Just trying to figure out how you tell how many amps it is.
 

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mustang2 said:
I've got one off my 77 302 and one from a 75 4 cyl. Just trying to figure out how you tell how many amps it is.
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I would say with 99% certainty that it's a 60 amp. Ford's 70 and 90 amp units from those years were physically larger and don't bolt onto a small block or 4 banger.
 
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mustang2 said:
I've got one off my 77 302 and one from a 75 4 cyl. Just trying to figure out how you tell how many amps it is.
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look at the casing really good, the amperage should be stamped into the metal. most of the ones i've seen the stamping is weak so get it good and clean.
 

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If I recall, the alt. on my II is stamped "55 amp".
 
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