How much voltage from an alternator?
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How much voltage from an alternator?
How much voltage should my '69 427 be putting out? It's a 61 amp unit.
My gauge is reading straight up, no discharge indication. My car wouldn't restart the other day, had to jump it. I recharged the battery and started the engine. I put a multimeter to the alternator and it read 11 volts.
If it's time for a chrome alternator...any suggestions?
Thanks
My gauge is reading straight up, no discharge indication. My car wouldn't restart the other day, had to jump it. I recharged the battery and started the engine. I put a multimeter to the alternator and it read 11 volts.
If it's time for a chrome alternator...any suggestions?
Thanks
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You could rebuild yours pretty inexpensively. A lot of articles out there.
You want mine? You pay shipping, that's all. I just ordered a CS144 and won't be needing mine anymore, though I will be needing the pulley/cooling fan off the front for the swapout.
You want mine? You pay shipping, that's all. I just ordered a CS144 and won't be needing mine anymore, though I will be needing the pulley/cooling fan off the front for the swapout.
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How much voltage should my '69 427 be putting out? It's a 61 amp unit.
My gauge is reading straight up, no discharge indication. My car wouldn't restart the other day, had to jump it. I recharged the battery and started the engine. I put a multimeter to the alternator and it read 11 volts.
If it's time for a chrome alternator...any suggestions?
Thanks
My gauge is reading straight up, no discharge indication. My car wouldn't restart the other day, had to jump it. I recharged the battery and started the engine. I put a multimeter to the alternator and it read 11 volts.
If it's time for a chrome alternator...any suggestions?
Thanks
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I agree with most of the above, including the comments on chrome. Should be 13 volts plus at the battery terminals when running. Not that hard turning a 61 amp unit into a 90. Also, think 69's have external voltage regulators, and probably a good place to start.
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Thanks all...I guess I had a weak moment in frustration. No chrome, just the factory valve covers.
Shrek, I'll rebuild mine. I had it apart to bead blast the halves and painted them with an aluminum paint. Maybe I messed something up putting it back together but don't think so.
Would anyone be able to steer me to articles on rebuilding?
Shrek, I'll rebuild mine. I had it apart to bead blast the halves and painted them with an aluminum paint. Maybe I messed something up putting it back together but don't think so.
Would anyone be able to steer me to articles on rebuilding?
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Thanks all...I guess I had a weak moment in frustration. No chrome, just the factory valve covers.
Shrek, I'll rebuild mine. I had it apart to bead blast the halves and painted them with an aluminum paint. Maybe I messed something up putting it back together but don't think so.
Would anyone be able to steer me to articles on rebuilding?
Shrek, I'll rebuild mine. I had it apart to bead blast the halves and painted them with an aluminum paint. Maybe I messed something up putting it back together but don't think so.
Would anyone be able to steer me to articles on rebuilding?
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Last edited by TopGunn; Jul 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM.
