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Alternators and such......
Posted by KeithR (more from KeithR) on Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:40:40
In Reply to: electical power distribution (really a 90W alternator), nt moore, Tue, 6 Nov 2001 19:10:34
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Chyrsler alternators, like some Bosch models have a small problem. The diodes in them can't take an overvotage AT ALL. Not for even a part of a second. Jump starting is the biggest problem. My Dodge truck, thought I'd make some bucks in cold weather and put the biggest one in I could fit. Seems certain other brands put out a voltage spike when the start and "poof" there goes yours. get 20 bucks for the jump and spend 80 for an alternator. But as to your question about why so many amps, look at the loads. Headlights...12 Amps. Cooling fan(s) 8 to 20. heater/blower moter...12 amps. Tunes 1 to 10 depending on how loud...tail, park,dash lights 1 to 3...A/C clutch 1 or 2,,, cigaret lighter 10 if ya smoke,,,,heated seats anyone?....Rear window defrost?,,,,,Power windows...and on top of that you have to charge the battery up while you run to the store 2 blocks away.... Some days I wish I had a 200 amp alternator. But I've seemed to get by with a 90 minimum. 60 did not cut it.
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