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Need help with high output alternators.
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<blockquote data-quote="Dub7sonoma" data-source="post: 8203703" data-attributes="member: 649968"><p>Changing the belt length has nothing to do with alternator output, unless its too long and its slipping. To increase the output you have to change to a smaller diameter pulley on the alternator. And alternators don't put out full current (amps) at all times. So clamping it wont give an accurate output unless you have a good load on the alternator. Let you car idle and turn the stereo up till your voltages are dropping, not to a dangerous level, but around 12.5v and then clamp it. That should give a better reading of the output at idle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dub7sonoma, post: 8203703, member: 649968"] Changing the belt length has nothing to do with alternator output, unless its too long and its slipping. To increase the output you have to change to a smaller diameter pulley on the alternator. And alternators don't put out full current (amps) at all times. So clamping it wont give an accurate output unless you have a good load on the alternator. Let you car idle and turn the stereo up till your voltages are dropping, not to a dangerous level, but around 12.5v and then clamp it. That should give a better reading of the output at idle. [/QUOTE]
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