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Date Posted: - Tuesday - 01/ 5/10 - 5:01pm
Author: Randall
Subject: delco
In reply to: Paul - 1971 M31 - #106 's message, "Alternator setups (Link)" on - Monday - 01/ 4/10 - 10:13pm

Yes. Am fairly certain it's the one pictured top middle--delco self exciting. Mine has the same shell and only two wires.

Still unclear how to ascertain its amp rating or how the regulator is to interact.

Still reading... :)

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[> [> [> Some more reading for you... -- Paul - 1971 M31 - #106, - Wednesday - 01/ 6/10 - 1:56pm

After reading the article at the link below, you will understand that the alternator's output is not as much determined by how it's built, but rather by the regulator (internal or external).

The unrestricted amperage is (would be) direct proportional to the voltage drop between the alternator and the charged item. The regulator, however, restricts this flow by artificially raising the voltage the alternator "sees".

Per the article, one can trick the alternator into putting out a higher amperage by inducing a voltage drop. Note that by doing so, you could exceed the maximum design (sustained) amperage of the alternator and send it to Davy Jone's locker...

If you know for sure which alternator you have - make and model, you should be able to ascertain its maximum rated amps....

http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/alt_mod.html


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