Re: GenII alternator rating?

From: brett4hand@hotmail.com
Date: Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:37:02 EST


In article <bpk77q$sf3$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jon@dakota-truck.net writes:
>
>
> "Brett Forehand" <brett4hand@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> : Well, big surprise here...my Haynes manual is a little uh, "lacking" in
this
> : department. Any idea what alternator amp ratings came on GenII's from the
> : factory? The ratings at the parts stores are 75, 90, and 120. I'm not
> : running big amplifiers, off-road lights, or anything, but want the correct
> : rating for my Dak. Again, it's a '94 CC 5.2 Auto with air, power
> : windows/locks.
>
>
> My '96 CC 5.2 5-speed (loaded, tow package) came with a 90
> amp alternator, even though the window sticker said 110 - figure
> that one out????
>
> Anyway, if the 120 isn't too much more money, go for it! I
> suspect your truck may have come with a 90 stock, but the additional
> amperage won't hurt anything.
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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> | 1970 Barracuda - 1990 Dakota 'vert - 1992 Ram 4x4 - 1996 Dakota |
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Hey Jon,
thanks for the info. I'll probably go for the 90 amp at Autozone. BTW, I'm
posting for the first time from the Web-News gateway! Too antsy to wait for
answers in digest mode. Thanks for setting this thing up!

Brett Forehand
'94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 Auto



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