Re: Amp. ves. Voltage RE: Alternator R&R and upgrades

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <000401be7486$eae70180$52b24cd1@Phwomp> "Avi Meron" writes:

> 1. The 90Amp with its stock 14.0 reg. WILL not handle normal electrical
> demand if you are using the AC and doing a lot of stop and go driving
> (summer time)

Just exiting our dark period (the vernal equinox was yesterday) and
things are getting better.

However - the stock 90 amp alternator is definitely _NOT_ up to the task
of powering an ur-quattro with normal winter equipment and extreme
lights.  The front bearing on mine is now rattling, and the unit will be
swapped out for a spare this very evening, with the original being then
rebuilt.

I won't be going to rebuild for increased current - the problem I see is
the mechanical effort required to generate the current being too much
for the front bearing.  I'll replace that, and recycle it when the
'spare' shows the same symptoms.

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 Phil Payne
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