[DeTomaso] ALTERNATOR

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Not necessarily so, I have a GM type alternator in the 60 A range in my car.
Also, it is my understanding that a 100 A alternator doesn't guarantee a
higher output at idle than a 60 A unit. If your need is higher output at low
rpm, consult the alternator data sheets before you replace it. I did such an
investigation a couple of years ago and decided not to replace my "low
output" unit. My findings were that no high output alternators in my
supplier's inventory would improve low rpm output notably compared to my
existing alternator. Ask yourself when your car uses more than 60 A and at
what rpm you are then. Decide accordingly...

Tomas

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: den 11 april 2010 00:17
To: LEVITT1946 at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] ALTERNATOR


In a message dated 4/10/10 7 18 6, LEVITT1946 at aol.com writes:


> Dear Friends,
>
> I currently have a Motorcraft one wire Alternator . I am sure it is the 
> original 65 amp but would like to upgrade to a 100amp if possible. Does
> anyone
> know if there is an over the counter easy replacement at a decent price 
> available at our local auto parts stores ?
>

The original alternator was a low-amp three-wire affair.   If you have a
one-wire alternator, by definition it's not original, and in all likelhood
it's already 100 amp or so.

Mike
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