How much amperage can an alternator support? no really...

[Huw Powell]

>>>Thanks - this is good info, and encouraging.
>>>
>>>My cooling fan is on a manual switch and I typically run it always-on
>>>(eliminates one more point of failure in the temp-switch). Any idea what
>>>amperage that draws?
>>
> 
> Running the fan all the time is a less-than-good idea.  The engine will 
> never get up to correct operating temperature...

Sure it will, the tstat will ensure that.

> As for the response stating that the temp 
> switch isn't meant to carry a high current load over an extended period, 
> I think that's bull.  The switch operates the fan relay(s) and doesn't 
> carry all that much current. 

Yup, that's right.

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Huw Powell

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