2nd alternator?
2nd alternator?
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Any particular reason for the 2nd alternator? If you need a larger alternator, just buy one. Two alternators would be overkill and just create more drag on the engine. There is some loss and bearing wear in the belt system.
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I am not helping your problem much, but I am curious as to what you are running that needs all this power, and how you use it. There may be another way to solve it.
I am assuming you have a serpentine belt system? Does the smog pump run on this same belt? If so, it may work. A serpentine belt can transfer a lot of horsepower, which is what all this power is going to take. A regular v-belt starts giving out above 10hp.
I am assuming you have a serpentine belt system? Does the smog pump run on this same belt? If so, it may work. A serpentine belt can transfer a lot of horsepower, which is what all this power is going to take. A regular v-belt starts giving out above 10hp.
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What are the symptoms or the problems you are having? I do know with all that added equipment, you will need another fuse box and upgraded wiring for those pieces. A second isolated battery may give you what you need.
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Glad you mentioned the fuse box. Reminds me to pull the one out of my parts truck
and you mention a isolated battery,
I have a isolated battery in my 76 f250 4x4 ranger xlt highboy, that is for running camper accessories
I am planning on putting a lot of off road lights on my truck
and I was planning on running both battery's parallel with a 110 amp alt
what do you think on that?
sorry for the high jack but cant see starting a new thread for basically the same question
and you mention a isolated battery,
I have a isolated battery in my 76 f250 4x4 ranger xlt highboy, that is for running camper accessories
I am planning on putting a lot of off road lights on my truck
and I was planning on running both battery's parallel with a 110 amp alt
what do you think on that?
sorry for the high jack but cant see starting a new thread for basically the same question
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