Don't go with 100 amps stay with 60 amp unit or thereabouts. Reason: you can
blow your ammeter out and possibly the wiring. I read that in the Autometer
catalog I have.
FWIW,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
To: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: Alternator Issues ??
> Test results are in. Alternator is dead. United Battery says they can
> rebuild mine for about $50. Sounds like a pretty good alternative. Is
new
> even an option (NIssan, our vendors) ?? One a scale of 1 to 10, how
> difficult is the GM one wire conversion, and is it worth it. If I go the
> GM route, what amperage rating should I select. The guy at United Battery
> said they can get a self exciting GM one wire rated up to 100 amps !!! I
> assume there is either a law of diminishing returns and/or some danger in
> going too high. I know this has been discussed a lot, but is there a
"cook
> book" description of the GM conversion and all the parts needed? I recall
> there is a bracket that needs to be modified/fabricated, and I don't know
> how difficult the belt alignment issues are. If I don't plan to add fancy
> stereo systems or driving lights any time soon, should I even worry about
> it and just go for the stock rebuild? The answer to these and other
> burning questions of our time are now yours to debate.... As always,
> thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> "Gordon Glasgow"
> <gsglasgow@home.com> To:
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent by: cc:
> owner-datsun-roadsters@auto Subject: RE:
Alternator Issues ??
> x.team.net
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>
> 05/12/01 10:57 AM
> Please respond to "Gordon
> Glasgow"
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I'd check the voltage regulator first. Lots cheaper and easier to replace.
> Also
> more likely to die, in my experience.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> jon_wissler@pngc.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 8:54 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Alternator Issues ??
>
>
> Thought I better ask the experts before I plunge in head first. I've
> noticed for the last few days that my amp gauge was running at or slightly
> below zero without any kind of accessory load. The one time I did turn on
> the lights for a few minutes, I noticed my turn signals wouldn't light up.
> Last night I took my wife to see Mummy Returns, and when we left, the amp
> gauge took a serious dip when I turned the lights on. Made it almost as
> far as the freeway exit before it was bone dead. I assume my alternator
is
> either toast or in need of serious help. As a 69 2000 owner, what are my
> options? Are stock alternators available and/or desireable? Should I
plan
> on going for the GM one wire alternative? I have always seemed to have
> plenty of juice to run all of my stock accessories before, and I really
> don't see myself adding driving lights and/or fancy stereo systems. Any
> advice would be greatly appreciated. I got the battery on the charger as
> we speak and I was going to try to make it up to United Battery for a free
> electrical test to confirm what is toast. Thanks in advance.
>
> 69 SRL
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
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