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Oct 7, 2016 | 04:05 PM

RREEVES

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alternator temp

what is a normal operating temperature for alternator and coil. My is coming in at about 130 degrees with a temp gun.

Oct 7, 2016 | 04:09 PM

Powershift

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Originally Posted by RREEVES

what is a normal operating temperature for alternator and coil. My is coming in at about 130 degrees with a temp gun.

Check it again in January.

The 130 F seem a bit high (gut feel), but not too much. Remember it it right next to the engine that is at least 180 F. Underhood temps are probably near the 120-130 F mark. Also shoot the temp of the battery and master cylinder and compare.

Larry

Last edited by Powershift; Oct 7, 2016 at 04:10 PM.

Oct 7, 2016 | 04:27 PM

Plasticman

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Why not look at the answers to the thread you started 2 days ago???????

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-and-coil.html

Plasticman

Last edited by Plasticman; Oct 7, 2016 at 04:28 PM.

Oct 8, 2016 | 08:06 AM

Frankie the Fink

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Army

A 'first world' problem.

If you have your hood open at a car show in Florida in August your alternator will be at 110*+ without the motor even running.

You need to find something else to worry about!