So much for Iceberg Alternators
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Re: So much for Iceberg Alternators (BrianCunningham)
Brian, how about upgrading the wirring and running a real fuse instead of a fusable link?
I only ask because this is what I want to do since mine is apart and I have the iceburg 140 amp alt. I have not had any problems with the wirring though, just want to put in a sound system, etc...
I only ask because this is what I want to do since mine is apart and I have the iceburg 140 amp alt. I have not had any problems with the wirring though, just want to put in a sound system, etc...
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Re: So much for Iceberg Alternators (mash557)
LT5FIRE
I don't think that would fit, what's the rating on it?
bill mcdonald:
I put a 200amp in place of a 130, big jump.
If the rectifier was limited to 130 it would have been OK, but since it was rated for 200 it jumped up there full blast as soon as the battery was drained down.
FASTGUY
:D
mash557
I was going to put a smaller pulley on the engine, but that probably better.
I might run a duct to it, so the alternator not breathing air straight off the exhaust manifold :eek: it sucks in air from the back and blows out the front.
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 12:30 AM 7/16/2002]
I don't think that would fit, what's the rating on it?
bill mcdonald:
I put a 200amp in place of a 130, big jump.
If the rectifier was limited to 130 it would have been OK, but since it was rated for 200 it jumped up there full blast as soon as the battery was drained down.
FASTGUY
:D
mash557
I was going to put a smaller pulley on the engine, but that probably better.
I might run a duct to it, so the alternator not breathing air straight off the exhaust manifold :eek: it sucks in air from the back and blows out the front.
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 12:30 AM 7/16/2002]
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From: San Antonio TX
Re: So much for Iceberg Alternators (BrianCunningham)
LT5FIRE
I don't think that would fit, what's the rating on it?
bill mcdonald:
I put a 200amp in place of a 130, big jump.
If the rectifier was limited to 130 it would have been OK, but since it was rated for 200 it jumped up there full blast as soon as the battery was drained down.
FASTGUY
:D
mash557
I was going to put a smaller pulley on the engine, but that probably better.
I might run a duct to it, so the alternator not breathing air straight off the exhaust manifold :eek: it sucks in air from the back and blows out the front.
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 12:30 AM 7/16/2002]
I don't think that would fit, what's the rating on it?
bill mcdonald:
I put a 200amp in place of a 130, big jump.
If the rectifier was limited to 130 it would have been OK, but since it was rated for 200 it jumped up there full blast as soon as the battery was drained down.
FASTGUY
:D
mash557
I was going to put a smaller pulley on the engine, but that probably better.
I might run a duct to it, so the alternator not breathing air straight off the exhaust manifold :eek: it sucks in air from the back and blows out the front.
[Modified by BrianCunningham, 12:30 AM 7/16/2002]
These alternators perform great under high-reving, hot enviroments.
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Re: So much for Iceberg Alternators (LT5FIRE)
well, they've had thier alternator back since the 11th ( I made them sign for it ) and they haven't contacted me. Despite sending them emails and leaving them messages. :mad
They must be reading this thread! :cuss
They must be reading this thread! :cuss
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: So much for Iceberg Alternators (LT5FIRE)
It will fit. You just need to trim the "ear" a bit. I think it has a rating of 120.
These alternators perform great under high-reving, hot enviroments.
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