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Old 06-12-2013, 08:46 PM   #9
corvettejim1968
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Re: Alternator How Big? AMPS

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Originally Posted by Fatolbaldguy View Post

I am just about finished installing my air conditioning kit into my 292 65 3/4 ton C20. Some hoses still need to be fitted and some holes in the firewall need pluging.
On the test drive I discovered that the tired old alternator can no longer keep up with the load. It barely managed before I put AC in. I realize that I need to swap in a new high output alternator but how big? How many amps? How do I determine whats best. I'd rather not take it into the shop since this project is way over budget and getting worse. Thanks
have it rebuilt by Gen Star they did mine it went from 45amps to 90amps been in buisiness since 1964 they are at 63rd ave and Glendale i have used them since 1991 this way you get your original back too.623-939-2202
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