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Offline jbcollier

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Re: Drive shaft help
« Reply #15 on: Friday,February 22, 2019, 09:13:53 AM »
The first question is why do you want to upgrade the alternator?  Old one toast?  You want to add something that draws a lot of amps (AC, etc)?

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Re: Drive shaft help
« Reply #16 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 03:00:35 PM »
Hi jbcollier, I have not yet checked the existing alternator, others have said that a newer alternator with more than 35 watt out put and internal voltage regulator inhances electrical performance.

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Re: Drive shaft help
« Reply #17 on: Saturday,February 23, 2019, 04:56:02 PM »
If you are going to keep it stock, and your old one works, leave it as is.  If you need to replace it, then it is a good time to explore your options.  No other alternator bolts up, plugs in and works.  They will require mods to the mount and/or wiring.  Anything above 50 amps will require mods to handle the greater potential current output.

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Re: Drive shaft help
« Reply #18 on: Sunday,February 24, 2019, 12:44:12 AM »
Thanks JB, I will have the old one tested.