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nissan GQ alternator...Upgrade

Post by bagsy »

This is on a 93 petrol efi GQ , Mines got a hitachi 70 amp on it and its playing up and whines now .Ive pulled it apart and replaced the bearings ( 5 bucks each ), but its still whining.Rather than waste any more time with it ive been considering upgrading any way. As im running dual batteries and a 8000 high mount and 4 spottys its probably long over due. Any one got some ideas or advice on which auto elec to go to, Im in sth east suburbs melb . Thanks in advance......shane
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Post by bagsy »

well heres an update... I got a price for a 90 amp bosch fitted for 300 bucks what do you guys reackon.
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Post by Bartso »

can you try to adapt a different alternator i think one of the cruisers use 120 amps don't they?
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Post by turps »

even better try to get a commodore or falcon one to fit these are around 120-130amps. And I would expect toe be pretty vheap at the wreckers. If the brackets arnt even close. You maybe able to get the insides just changed over. And run something like a commodore alt insides in the GQ houseing.
I have heard this mentioned on here before.
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Post by Bartso »

lucky me i have a commodore motor in the patrol :D
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Post by TRITON90 »

THE STANDARD COMMODORE ALTERNATORS ARE 85 AMPS. YOU NEED ONE OFF A VT V8, THEY ARE 120 AMPS.
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Post by bagsy »

thanks for the replys. I went for the 90 amp at 300. After much reserch i concluded that the 120 amp was overkil and more expensive. shane...
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Post by toughnut »

I heard of some guys ( I think it was one of the Hall brothers) using some big ****off alternater on his GQ. When he wanted to do some metal work to the rig he apparently just unplugged the wiring off the back and plugged in the angle grinder etc and started the car and ran it with a few revs and went to town with the angle grinder. Anyone heard of or done this????
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Post by Slug »

Site doesnt work too well for me although this mob http://unipower.com.au/ seem to be the go for vehicle mounted welding gear and 240v though :D
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Post by toughnut »

Cheers Daniel. I sent them an email to get some more info, I'll let you know how I went. :D
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Post by toughnut »

Got an email back from unipower on the alternator based welder/ power outlet. This price was based on their new AC 3000Watt kit.

For your info the basic kit (un-installed) cost approximately $3750/-
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