[TR] New Alternator - Stag

[Lee&John Howard]

Doesn't M stand for 000?

On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Brad Kahler <bkahler1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd whine too if I was turning at 3M rpms!
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Lee&John Howard <leejohn7 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I just swapped in an new Delco style 71273 unit. It fits easily on the LH
>> side and actually provides more belt adjustment room. Two problems, however:
>>
>> 1. I don't have the insulating plug so my wire connectors go directly to
>> the blades on the unit. I've used #10 wire, which worked fine on the old
>> Lucas 18ACR. Now, however, that wire gets very hot, and think it might be
>> good idea to put a fuse in that run, which goes directly from alternator to
>> starter. I suppose the higher amperage requires a heavier wire.
>>
>> 2. The new unit makes a loud  unacceptable whistle when running up to 3M
>> RPMs or so. I've tired different belt tensions to no effect.  Can I expect
>> this to dissipate with usage?
>>
>> Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
>>
>> John Howard
>>
>>
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