I have mine set to 850-900. Hershey likes it that way. As for the ticking, perhaps a CV? Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 29, 2011 o godz. 15:06 robby kilborn <robbykilborn@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I just started looking into Alternators to replace my current Bosch, > which > has been adapted for dual batteries etc... > While looking at Napa, Autozone, O'Reilly's etc, I am offered 65 and > 90 Amp > alternators. The 65 Amp alternators are more expensive than higher > output > ones... any insight? I'm assuming a high output on account of my 500W > stereo amp (which I hardly ever dare use while near remote areas due > to my > current problematic alternator,) my off road lights and camper > interior... > as well as auxiliary battery. So then I stumbled across some high > output > alternator companies... Anyone ever gone that route? > > With the current output, I don't dare run anything at all. It even > stalls > at idle speed.... which is another question... does anyone have > their van > set to 800 +/- 50 rpm as set out in the Bentley? I was running at > 1000, but > then changed it to 850 after finding it in my Bentley. > > Still suffering on the hills here in New Mexico... I've noticed an > 'old > school' ticking sound in 4th gear when I'm making an incline of any > sort. > Its not in the lower gears, just in 4th... what is that all about? > Changing the oil today to 15W40... might even find some Royal Purple > around > here. > > Robby > 87 Syncro camper. |
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