quick question alternator
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Burning Brakes
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From: dubuque iowa
quick question alternator
i have a 85 corvette and need a alternator, so i would like to get a high amp output chrome one. problem is every chrome one i look at that says it will fit/work also says it will work with other cars too (most listed are not reverse rotation like ours) so i guess my question is does it matter which way the alternator turns? or because of our belt routing maybe it turns it the same way as lets say camaro?
let me know....
.... thanks
let me know....
.... thanks
Drifting
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Just buy a CS-144 and be done with it. (12o amp model). It doesn't matter which direction the alternator is spun, it will still put out DC voltage in the correct polarity.
i have a 85 corvette and need a alternator, so i would like to get a high amp output chrome one. problem is every chrome one i look at that says it will fit/work also says it will work with other cars too (most listed are not reverse rotation like ours) so i guess my question is does it matter which way the alternator turns? or because of our belt routing maybe it turns it the same way as lets say camaro?
let me know........ thanks
let me know....
.... thanks
Pro
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From: Lubbock for now, headed for Oklahoma
i have a 85 corvette and need a alternator, so i would like to get a high amp output chrome one. problem is every chrome one i look at that says it will fit/work also says it will work with other cars too (most listed are not reverse rotation like ours) so i guess my question is does it matter which way the alternator turns? or because of our belt routing maybe it turns it the same way as lets say camaro?
let me know........ thanks
let me know....
.... thanks
Drifting
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Pro
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From: Lubbock for now, headed for Oklahoma
YEAH F*CKIN REALLY!
To decrease the source of heat from the engine you may try shielding. To do this it is suggested that you purchase a sheet of aluminum, available from your local hardware store. Form it around the alternator and attach it to the engine. DO NOT ATTACH OR TOUCH THE ALTERNATOR. This will help direct the heat around and away from the alternator reducing the killer heat. Also, stay away from pretty plated chrome or gold alternators. The plating prevents heat dissipation causing the alternator to hold more heat in. Remember, heat kills!
http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/Alternators.asp
Last edited by BluRay; Dec 28, 2008 at 12:48 AM.
Drifting
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Dark colors absorb heat.....lighter and reflective surfaces reflect and dissipate heat better. The source of the heat is from the engine compartment. . . .not from within the alternator. . . . otherwise I would agree with you....
YOU WANNA STEP OUTSIDE ON THIS??!?!?!?!?
......
YOU WANNA STEP OUTSIDE ON THIS??!?!?!?!?
......YEAH F*CKIN REALLY!
To decrease the source of heat from the engine you may try shielding. To do this it is suggested that you purchase a sheet of aluminum, available from your local hardware store. Form it around the alternator and attach it to the engine. DO NOT ATTACH OR TOUCH THE ALTERNATOR. This will help direct the heat around and away from the alternator reducing the killer heat. Also, stay away from pretty plated chrome or gold alternators. The plating prevents heat dissipation causing the alternator to hold more heat in. Remember, heat kills!
http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/Alternators.asp
To decrease the source of heat from the engine you may try shielding. To do this it is suggested that you purchase a sheet of aluminum, available from your local hardware store. Form it around the alternator and attach it to the engine. DO NOT ATTACH OR TOUCH THE ALTERNATOR. This will help direct the heat around and away from the alternator reducing the killer heat. Also, stay away from pretty plated chrome or gold alternators. The plating prevents heat dissipation causing the alternator to hold more heat in. Remember, heat kills!
http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/Alternators.asp
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From: Lubbock for now, headed for Oklahoma
Dark colors absorb heat.....lighter and reflective surfaces reflect and dissipate heat better. The source of the heat is from the engine compartment. . . .not from within the alternator. . . . otherwise I would agree with you....
YOU WANNA STEP OUTSIDE ON THIS??!?!?!?!?......
YOU WANNA STEP OUTSIDE ON THIS??!?!?!?!?
......This is far from the point of the post. I was only letting the OP know that chrome alts. do not last nearly as well as non. If he uses his car for often driving especially in the city or traffic this can be a real draw back.
IF we go outside only one of us is coming back in.....
Last edited by BluRay; Dec 28, 2008 at 02:45 AM. Reason: spelling
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LOL, well I hope it is just good will charged conversation. I am just not fond of getting a ribbing or eye roll on something as if I am just saying it for the fun of it. If there is something that I am not sure about or is an opinion I will state that fact. Don't get me wrong I'm far from perfect and make mistakes......lots of em', but unless you can support your argument don't argue with me
The whole point here is to help each other with information we may not have or have considered. That was my attempt here as well.
The whole point here is to help each other with information we may not have or have considered. That was my attempt here as well.
