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Forum: Tech Help

01-23-2015, 06:50 PM

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Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

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Posted By Elektri

Well before fixing the tightness of the belt, the...

Well before fixing the tightness of the belt, the output of the alternator was 30 amps, the load was 50 amps, and the voltage was 12 volts.

After tightening the belt, the load was smaller than the...

Forum: Tech Help

01-20-2015, 11:38 PM

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Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

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Posted By Elektri

Thanks. I think I will get a new belt for a...

Thanks. I think I will get a new belt for a little "Murphy's Law" protection.

FYI - For people with alternator problems reading this in the future...

I tested my alternator with a "clamp amp...

Forum: Tech Help

01-20-2015, 06:13 PM

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Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

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Posted By Elektri

Ok folks, now listen to this!!!! I have been...

Ok folks, now listen to this!!!!

I have been testing/tinkering/reading all about alternators... I turned on everything on the car as a test and heard a v-belt squeal when I turned on the rear...

Forum: Tech Help

01-19-2015, 02:23 AM

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Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

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Posted By Elektri

Right! This is a second car I mainly use for...

Right! This is a second car I mainly use for short trips in the winter - or don't use it for awhile. In the summer I'll take it for long drives - and that charges the battery.

No problem if I...

Forum: Tech Help

01-18-2015, 06:07 PM

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Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

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Posted By Elektri

Alternator producing 30 amps/idle - load 50 amps...

More amps at idle possible?
-Smaller alternator pulley?
-Larger than 80 amp alternator?

89 420 SEL...

I've noticed my alternator only puts out 30 amps when at idle (around 600 rpm).
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