Fwd: Re: Alternators

The Mole (dbilesky(at)cln.etc.bc.ca)
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 09:10:21 -0700


When I use my lights I lose all my preselected radio stations. I don't even bother setting the clock ---> 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00

dgb

>Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 02:13:43 -0500 (CDT)
>From: frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com (John Souders)
>Subject: Re: Alternators
>To: Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu (Christopher Albers)
>Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
>Sender: owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net
>Reply-To: frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com (John Souders)
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>I find it hard to believe that the alternator cannot handle the extra
>power. At most it can only be a couple of dozen extra watts (ie maybe 2
>to 4 aqmps).
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>John
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>You wrote:
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>>Is there any way to bump up the amperage of a Lucas alternator without
>>changing the stock appearance? If so, where can I go to do it? I
>plan
>>to add a radio and CD to my car and am concerned that the alternator
>>can't handle it.
>>Will the GM 60+ alternator just bolt on?
>>
>>Christopher
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