Re: Alternator Question

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@digivill.net)
Date: Wed Aug 16 2000 - 00:47:34 EDT


I looked at this when I was working at the parts store... I don't think
(operative term think...) the Bosch and Nippendenso units are direct
swaps, might be something to check into..

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On Tue, 15 Aug 2000, Kyle Kozubal wrote:

> It is possible that a 120amp alternator could possibly 'overcharge' a > battery and do damage to it? Reason being is that I would like to be able to > run all 6 of the lights on my truck at one time; stock headlamps, 2 Hella > 55watt XL driving/fog lights, 2 Hella 6" Round 55watt Flood Lights. I have > noticed that the battery guage on the dash goes down a good amount when > running all the lights and think a 120amp alternator would cure this. My > current alternator is the small 75amp Nippondenso unit and I think it can no > longer keep up. I was quoted $160 for a 120amp Bosche unit. Where else can I > check for possibly a lower price? Someone on the list has/had good > connections with alternators........who are you!?!? > I want a new one, not one from the junkyard. I wouldnt mind a remanufactured > one though! Anything with warranty I guess. I plan on buying a new battery > this fall and would also like to upgrade the alternator to handle all the > electrical items I have added to my truck. > Kyle > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6 >



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