View Poll Results: how many have switched to the 100 amp alt
yes, done it
4
26.67%
maybe, thinking about
10
66.67%
no, leave it alone
1
6.67%
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100 amp alternator
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 987
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From: East Bend, Carolina, U.S
Sounds pretty easy then.
I am going to perform this alternator swap since I have a 1000 amp invertor I am trying to make use of. I think the two battery setup is a must to make this invertor more useful.
I am going to perform this alternator swap since I have a 1000 amp invertor I am trying to make use of. I think the two battery setup is a must to make this invertor more useful.
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 4,238
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From: Northern Illinois
sometimes you will have to split the case completely to do a rotation. not hard at all, use a toothpick to hold the brushes in the retainer when reassembling. there is a small hole in the bottom case of the alt. to put the toothpick through, when assembled just pull out the toothpick.
paper clip straightened out works great also
paper clip straightened out works great also
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New User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 7
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From: crescent city
100 amp okay?
I am thinking about putting a 100amp alternator into my ice cream truck to help run my freezer. The freezer needs 3400watts to get started, but drops significantly once it's running (I have a 3000w inverter with a 6000w peak). My deep cycle marine battery will handle the load, but my 55amp alternator has to really crank to recharge it. Since I make mostly short runs, this can be a problem. My battery has only died once, but I don't want it to happen again. Hence, the decision to up my alternator. My questions are: Is it a good idea? Do I need a different voltage regulator with the new alternator? Do I need any new wiring to handle the bigger load? Should I go higher than 100amp (I also have an 800watt stereo system)?
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 494
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From: Mountville PA
heres two things I use at the junk yard to pick out alt and how to wire them http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/DSC00292.jpg and http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...2/DSC00293.jpg
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