Thanks for the info.
What AMP alternator do I have in my truck?
Kyle
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> The alternator amperage rating won't really
> help...it's the underdrive
> pulley that's causing the low charging rate. I had
> both the alternator and
> crank underdrive pulley's on my truck for a while
> and with the same problem
> (running larger ground and power feed wires and the
> 135amp alternator).
> Best bet: get rid of the underdrive alternator
> pulley and stick with just
> the crank pulley.
>
> For those with the 3.9/5.2/5.9L engines, I've
> swapped out to the Viper crank
> pulley which is still an underdrive (as compared to
> the stock 3.9/5.2/5.9L
> pulley) but isn't as small as the ASP/March set.
> Doesn't cause a huge drain
> at idle with the radio, headlamps, and A/C running
> (drops to 12.3v instead
> of 11.0-10.9 as with the ASP pulley).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:solocamxt@sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:51 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: Alternator Upgrades
>
>
> I have underdrive pulleys in my truck. When I lock
> the doors, or roll up
> more than one window at a time, the battery guage
> really drops. I never get
> an alternator light or anything serious, but I have
> noticed the headlights
> dim a tad.
>
> How or where can I check the AMP rating for the
> alternator I have in my
> truck? I thought it would have said directly on the
> alternator. Or does it,
> and I just need to decifer the code/part number?
>
> Here is what is says:
> -Denso
> -12V 70113
> -56041 693AC
> -TN121000
> -4545
>
> Is this an 113 amp unit?
>
> I can get a 145 amp unit, for fairly cheap. Will
> this help and be a
> worthwhile upgrade?
>
> Thanks for any and all info!
> Kyle
>
>
> 2004 Dakota Quad Cab
> 4.7L V8, Auto, 4x4, 3.55 Gears
> Flowmaster 3" 40 Series Exhaust
> Thru-Body Exhaust, K&N FIPK Intake
> Jet Chip Stage II Performance Module
> Pro Comp 17X8 Series 8089 Wheels
> Yoko Geolander AT+II 265/70R17 Tires (siped) Leer
> QXL Cap, Rhino Liner,
> Billet Fuel Door APC Clear Corners, Class IV Hitch
> Vent Visors, Husky Foor
> Liners Windows Tinted, Polk Speakers
>
>
>
>
2004 Dakota Quad Cab
4.7L V8, Auto, 4x4, 3.55 Gears
Flowmaster 3" 40 Series Exhaust
Thru-Body Exhaust, K&N FIPK Intake
Jet Chip Stage II Performance Module
Pro Comp 17X8 Series 8089 Wheels
Yoko Geolander AT+II 265/70R17 Tires (siped)
Leer QXL Cap, Rhino Liner, Billet Fuel Door
APC Clear Corners, Class IV Hitch
Vent Visors, Husky Foor Liners
Windows Tinted, Polk Speakers
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