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03-30-2024, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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generator alternator upgrade
I am upgrading my 61 235 to power steering and alternator with a bracket kit from Davis speed equipment and I'm trying to figure out what Alternator to use. I would like to use a make it easy and use a single wire alternator. What one would work best for me?
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03-30-2024, 04:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: generator alternator upgrade
Take a look at MadElectrical.com - lots of good information there on wiring requirements, alternators and suggestions on how to setup. I went with a CS130 and used the "sense" wire to a terminal between the battery, the alternator and the 12v wire to the cab. Which alternator depends on what your loads are going to be. Have fun!
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03-30-2024, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: generator alternator upgrade
Thanks bhap, I do not have much of a load on the system. The rest of the truck is stock.
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04-01-2024, 11:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: generator alternator upgrade
I have been really happy with Powermaster. They good because they actually charge at low RPM. I have heard other one wire alternators don't. You will need to bypass the voltage regulator.
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04-13-2024, 04:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: generator alternator upgrade
Thank for the info. I knew I had to bypass the regulator.
bhap, did you order anything from the Mad electrical? I want to order the wiring harness they sell to convert to a three wire alternator. I have not had a chance to call, just wondering if they still open. |
04-13-2024, 07:30 PM | #6 |
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Re: generator alternator upgrade
I did not buy from them. I ended up buying some Packard 56 terminals and modifying my existing harness. I added a fused buss bar where the regulator was and increased wire size to the battery and the cab.
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