A larger alternator does only allow to operate more accessories, providing of course that the wiring is sufficient also. A 90 amp alternator is more than adequate for a Vanagon unless you are adding killer lighting or electric heat or something. The wiring however has much to be desired. Adding an additional wire directly from the alternator to the fuse box will make a noticeable difference in lights and heater fan speed. If you measure the voltage at the alternator and the fuse box with the existing wiring and all the lights and fans running, you will see a 1 to 1.5 volt drop. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 4:49 AM Subject: Alternator question
> Is there any reason why, if you wanted an alternator with more punch, > that you could not substitute an alternator (like the one below) > for the stock Vanagon alternator? (assuming that the mounting were > correct) > > Does having a higher output alternator buy you anything other than the > ability to handle more electrical devices while the motor is running? > > Thanks, > > Todd > '88 Westy > > > ======== Example ======== > Bosch Alternator > Model # BS65006 > OE Model # 0-120-465-006 > Lester # 13417 > Reference # > OEM CAR# 3523420-2 > > Specifications Application > Adj. Ear Clocking 12 : 30 1992-1993 Volvo 960 Series > Plug Style 381 > Stator OD 142 > Plug Clocking 09 : 30 > Adj. Ear Width 57 > AMP 120 |
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