This should not happen and won't be cured with a newer alternator (unless in the process of fitting it you accidently fix the problem), as it is not a problem with low alternator power.
John
You wrote:
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>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
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>dgb
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>>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)
>>
>>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).
>>
>>John
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>>You wrote:
>>>
>>>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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