Alternator Ouptput ??
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Question. Can anybody tell me why Ford did NOT see fit to put an amp or volt guage in the 06 6.0L SD? I have Oil Pressure, Fuel, Turbo Temp, Engine Temp, and Turbo Boost guages, but why no Amp or Volt meter? As much as it takes to turn those engines over, I figured that volts or amps would be a must have instrument? Anybody know this one?
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Originally Posted by Commandohorn
Sorry about the spelling of "Output" ... anyway, there is only one alternator for the dual batteries. Can I assume it is a 130 Amp?
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Yep, it's going to be in the ballpark of 130A (current-MY PSDs have the option of a 130A "standard" alternator, a 140A "heavy-duty" alternator (presumably more power at idle), and the dual (140A+120A)).
Remember, it's 130A when the engine is spooled up. Assume it's capable of 50% of that at idle (unless you idle the engine up with AIC/SEIC), and subtract the load the truck is already pulling to run its electronics...
Remember, it's 130A when the engine is spooled up. Assume it's capable of 50% of that at idle (unless you idle the engine up with AIC/SEIC), and subtract the load the truck is already pulling to run its electronics...
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Originally Posted by Gunner15a
Question. Can anybody tell me why Ford did NOT see fit to put an amp or volt guage in the 06 6.0L SD? I have Oil Pressure, Fuel, Turbo Temp, Engine Temp, and Turbo Boost guages, but why no Amp or Volt meter? As much as it takes to turn those engines over, I figured that volts or amps would be a must have instrument? Anybody know this one?
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Originally Posted by Gunner15a
Question. Can anybody tell me why Ford did NOT see fit to put an amp or volt guage in the 06 6.0L SD? I have Oil Pressure, Fuel, Turbo Temp, Engine Temp, and Turbo Boost guages, but why no Amp or Volt meter? As much as it takes to turn those engines over, I figured that volts or amps would be a must have instrument? Anybody know this one?
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Originally Posted by ryaneverk2
In I think 2002?? or so they replaced the voltage gauge with the tranny temp gauge. My 2000 has a voltage gauge, but no tranny temp. Yours has a tranny temp but no voltage.
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Originally Posted by tvsjr
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I don't think so... Ford's site backs me up. You're talking about the gauge top-right? That's transmission temp. I've never seen a pyro in a 250/350 that wasn't aftermarket.
I don't think so... Ford's site backs me up. You're talking about the gauge top-right? That's transmission temp. I've never seen a pyro in a 250/350 that wasn't aftermarket.
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