Christopher Albers wrote:
> Well, I had my stereo looked at by the guy I bought the stereo from.
> The system pulls 30 at all times and up to 38 or so on the peaks. It
> appears that my battery is not suffering during highway driving, though
> I've not tested it for more than a 25 minute drive. The lights do not
> dim with the stereo on and turned up. When I stop and the idle is
> below1500, the ammeter drops to -20 or so. If I let it stay there too
> long the engine will want to cut off.
> So, it is obvious that my only option is to switch to a higher output
> alternator, at least 60 amps. There is some doubt that a GM unit will
> clear my SS header (there is a pic at sunbeamalpine.org). Does anyone
> know of a near bolt on that will fit? Someone mentioned that they had
> a friend who mounted a Ford unit (post beck to me, please). Any help
> would be much appreciated.
>
> Christopher
Christopher:
At one of the Tech sessions at Suni, someone said that an '80 MGB
alternator was a straight bolt-on to the 1725 engine. However, it is
unlikely that it would have the higher output you require.
Ron Tebo
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