130 amp?
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130 amp?
Just curious, but having owned the '77 since 1986, I've never seen a need for a bigger alternator. Still have the OEM 60 or "there abouts" amp alternator, never have seen a problem. I even ran two batteries when camping just to have a dedicated start battery. I did early on swap to a solid state regulator.
Not belittling anyone's choice to run a 130 amp alternator ..... just wondering if I'm missing something?
Not belittling anyone's choice to run a 130 amp alternator ..... just wondering if I'm missing something?
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Oh.my OEM alternator is still doing great ..... and I went to a group 65 battery years ago (wanted bigger than a 24F even though the last one lasted near 13 years ... and I have 3 newer vehs that use group 65 batteries plus the two extras in a battery cart), minor mod to tray, and it stays on a 1.5 amp maintainer (not a charger, just floats it charged) when parked. I already did a head light relay setup too. Question was not for need, just curiousity. I can see it winching, or spinning electric cooling fans as they pull some juice ..... and maybe those ground thumping speakers?
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The battery in the truck i just bought it 4 years old and I'm going to replace it soon.
Its an Interstate and I don't care for them.
Its an Interstate and I don't care for them.
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