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Re: Alternator Upgrade?
[Re: Viol8r]
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05/31/11 08:34 PM
05/31/11 08:34 PM
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jbc426
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Sounds like you better start by bypassing the Amp Gauge and the bulkhead connectors first before you go up in smoke.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Alternator Upgrade?
[Re: jbc426]
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05/31/11 08:55 PM
05/31/11 08:55 PM
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Quote:
Sounds like you better start by bypassing the Amp Gauge and the bulkhead connectors first before you go up in smoke.
Good idea. Also, if you wored up the EFI and maybe fuel pump directly to the battery or fender relay (as recommended) it confuses the ammeter. The ammeter thinks the power being used by the EFI is going to the battery and shows charge all the time.
Its time for a bulkhead bypass which can be as easy as a length of charge wire from the alternator to the fender relay with appropriate fusible link soldered in. Follow that up with a volt meter in the passenger compartment and you will be in better shape. The voltmeter will monitor system condition.
The 60 amp denso is likley marginal in your application but first priority is to get the load off the ammeter and bulkhead connector.
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