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Re: charging issues




A higher output alternator will help, but the design of these units just doesn't pump a lot of amps at idle. If you can switch to a larger crank pulley to get some more alternator RPMs at idle, that will make a difference.

Dave Casey
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----- Original Message ----- From: <laborboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:39 PM
Subject: charging issues



I have a 1964 Dodge Polara with 383, a/c, cd player, and high-voltage
(Mopar Perf) coil. My alternator is standard, 50 amps. At driving speeds
I get 14.5 volts charging with accessories on, no problems. My problem
is at low idle in drive with accessories on (like at a stop light). My
car cuts out with all accessories on in those situations; voltage is
12.5 and clearly discharging the battery.

If I get a higher output alternator (60 amp, 75 amp), will that solve my
problem at low idle? What amp should I go with? Is there a way to check
the amperage while idling?

Is it possible that I have a short, or voltage/amperage drain?


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