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Alternator Size

Started by Tikvah, May 25, 2016, 03:41:35 AM

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Tikvah

May 25, 2016, 03:41:35 AM
Quick question.... how many amps does my alternator produce?
1989 MCI-102 A3
DD 6V92 Turbo, Alison
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TomC

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May 25, 2016, 06:43:57 AM
If you have the big Delco 50DN they produce 270amps @ 24V (28.2v when running). Good Luck, TomC
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.

TomC

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May 25, 2016, 06:51:28 AM
Mulitply 28.2 volts by 270 amps gives 7614 watts
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.

eagle19952

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May 25, 2016, 08:08:21 AM
Quote from: Tikvah on May 25, 2016, 03:41:35 AM
Quick question.... how many amps does my alternator produce?

depends on the model.
the one that i had was 240. i replaced it with 180.amp a few years ago.
Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.
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