Mainly because the A/C draws more amps that a non A/C car. Better overkil that under. ---- kdmiller44@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > I looked at the marvelous "blueprint" of the 65 Imperial (http://teamchicago.com/imperial/blueprint.tif > ) and noticed that in the specifications, two alternators are mentioned - a 30-amp and a 46-amp for A/C models. > > Could someone tell me why our air-conditioned Imperials require a larger alternator? A/C is all driven by engine power - the only electrical component is the fan (same as the heater) and magnetic clutch. What on earth is the need for the additional 16 amps of charging power? > > Ken Miller > Portland, Oregon > 61 and 67 Converts ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm