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Topic: 42 amp alternator with AC?

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42 amp alternator with AC?

Posted: 6/26/08 1:46pm Message 1 of 3
Mashman
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Austin, TX - USA
Joined: 3/19/2008
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350, white with blue interior

I have a 72 with AC.  I knew the alternator was not origional, but I just noticed it is 42 amp.

I know with AC it should be a 61 amp alternator, what implications are there with using a lower amperage alternator?  My AC doesn't blow very cold, I don't think that has anything to do with the alternator - does it?

Thanks,

Matt




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42 amp alternator with AC?

Posted: 6/26/08 7:39pm Message 2 of 3
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kstyer
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
The alternator rating will not affect the A/C at all, unless the battery is going low.
 
My car has A/C and the 42 amp alt.  I don't know if it is the original alt.  I don't think it is.
kstyer2008-06-26 19:40:01


42 amp alternator with AC?

Posted: 6/27/08 9:24am Message 3 of 3
VetteSpecialties
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
As long as your battery gets fully charged, you are fine.

Larry



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