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Topic: Voltage at back of Alternator?

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Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 8/2/02 7:58pm Message 1 of 6
DavidR
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Vette(s): '73 L-82 /// '96 LT4 CE
My '73 left me beside the road yesterday. dead battery and (apparently) no alternator juice going into it. Just wondered what the voltage should be at the back of the alternator with the engine idling. I'll charge my battery back up, start it and measure the voltage. Also for all ya'll that have upgraded the alt to a higher amp version, what'd ya get and where for how much? Thanks
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Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 8/5/02 7:38am Message 2 of 6
glenns
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I picked up a 135 amp chrome alternator from e-bay for $99.00. It is offered by a retailer every once and a while. I have seen it three times so far.


Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 6/14/03 11:10pm Message 3 of 6
clar2001
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If you up grade from a 63amp alternator to a 100amp do you need to change any wires ?


Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 6/15/03 10:04pm Message 4 of 6
joe73vette
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You should get 14+ volts at the alternator. Your wiring should be OK. Joe


Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 6/16/03 7:20pm Message 5 of 6
clar2001
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Thanks Joe ..................... |saluteflag|


Voltage at back of Alternator?

Posted: 6/24/03 10:16pm Message 6 of 6
BacaBill
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Vette(s): '79 L82 4spd
The back of the alternator should be your supply,,, 12 volts (battery voltage)


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