| [GMCnet] Alternator Question [message #334255] |
Sat, 30 June 2018 12:40  |
w schurman
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I'm thinking of carrying a spare alternator.since my son and daughter each
had their alternator stop working last week. ( as "they" say things goes in
threes ). I have no idea if I currently have an 80 or 100 amp alternator.
If I buy a 100 amp as a spare is it a problem if I currently am running a
80 amp?
Thanks in advance...
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William S. Schurman
box 772806
Steamboat Springs, CO
80477
1978 Palm Beach
TZE168V100258
403 CID
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternator Question [message #334257 is a reply to message #334256] |
Sat, 30 June 2018 13:42  |
jimk
Messages: 6734
Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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I carry very little extra parts as I end up needig to carry display parts
for Convention and Ralles.
I do make sure that my generator works to back up the alternator when it
fails. One time the belt broke on the alternator so I used the Aux battery
till it got low then fired up my generator and traveled for the remainder
of the day till we stopped for the night then got a new belt .
Carrying belts are fine, but when they become 5years old, throw them away
like the tires.
I always carry fuel filters and ignition module and coil.
Oh.Spare tireis also a must in my book.
On Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 11:02 AM, Emery Stora wrote:
> I replaced my original 80 amp alternator with an Autolite 7157 100 amp
> alternator many years ago.
> I had no problems with the existing wiring but some have suggested
> replacing the wire from the alternator that goes to the center terminal of
> the isolator with a heavier gauge wire.
> Normally you will not draw anywhere near 80 or 100 amps. I suppose if
> your battery is completely dead you might have a large draw momentarily but
> usually it will never draw that much.
> I feel tht it will give better charging at idle or slow RPM.
>
> The 100 amp looks identical to the 80 amp and it will bolt right in place.
> I have had it replaced by Advanced Auto under their lifetime warranty (I
> originally bought it from Kragen which was bought out by Checker which was
> bought out by Advance.
> I have had it replaced free about 3 times over the years.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>
>> On Jun 30, 2018, at 11:40 AM, w schurman wrote:
>>
>> I'm thinking of carrying a spare alternator.since my son and daughter
> each
>> had their alternator stop working last week. ( as "they" say things goes
> in
>> threes ). I have no idea if I currently have an 80 or 100 amp alternator.
>> If I buy a 100 amp as a spare is it a problem if I currently am running a
>> 80 amp?
>> Thanks in advance...
>>
>> --
>> William S. Schurman
>> box 772806
>> Steamboat Springs, CO
>> 80477
>> 1978 Palm Beach
>> TZE168V100258
>> 403 CID
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| Re: [GMCnet] Alternator Question [message #334298 is a reply to message #334273] |
Sun, 01 July 2018 04:11 |
Mr ERFisher
Messages: 7117
Registered: August 2005
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I recommend getting a rebuilt alternator from your “none-good” rebuilder.
Since I installed 3 new ones till I got one that worked
Carry the old one for a spare
On Sat, Jun 30, 2018 at 3:57 PM Rob Mueller wrote:
> Bill,
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> That shouldn't be a problem.
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> I'd suggest you install a pulley on your spare and carry a spare belt.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of w
> schurman
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2018 12:41 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Alternator Question
>
> I'm thinking of carrying a spare alternator.since my son and daughter each
> had their alternator stop working last week. ( as "they" say things goes in
> threes ). I have no idea if I currently have an 80 or 100 amp alternator.
> If I buy a 100 amp as a spare is it a problem if I currently am running a
> 80 amp?
> Thanks in advance...
>
> --
> William S. Schurman
>
>
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