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help with alternators
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 4:47 pm
by nrandell
I have and 86, 2.9l v6 4x4 AT and Autozone.com lists alternators that are 40, 65, and 80 amps. How can I tell how many amps my alternator is putting out? Thanks.
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:36 pm
by Hair
Well, if you need an altenator right now the output is 0 amps
the 40 65 and 80 amp alts are all in the same case
so if it were me I would swap in the 80 amper
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:01 pm
by nrandell
So If I were to upgrade to an 80A alternator, should also change the wiring and the voltage regulator? Thanks.
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:34 pm
by Hair
nrandell wrote:So If I were to upgrade to an 80A alternator, should also change the wiring and the voltage regulator? Thanks.
on late 86s
regulator is internal
wireing is the same
but replace the power outlet plug and use a lot of Dielectric Grease
on early 86s same regulator same wireing but between the two
two different alternators
this is the late alt
this is the early