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Alternator Replacment

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Alternator Replacment

Post by halminator »

Can an alternator from other vehicles (commodore, falcon, etc) be modded to suit a FJ40?
Need to replace mine but dont wont to spend a fortune.
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Re: Alternator Replacment

Post by Gribble »

halminator wrote:Can an alternator from other vehicles (commodore, falcon, etc) be modded to suit a FJ40?
Need to replace mine but dont wont to spend a fortune.


Can it be reco'd? or you definately need a new one?
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Post by halminator »

definately need a new one. too many lights are draining the battery at night and Im sick of jump starting it in the morning. the standard alternator only gives off about 40amps I think and with everything on Im draining 55amps
theres nothing wrong with the old one I just need more juice. i was thinking of getting a cheap one of a common commodore or ford from a wrecker and mount it on the 2f.
what do you think?
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Post by skootin »

original alternator is external regulator you can get adjustable regulator.
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Post by halminator »

skootin wrote:original alternator is external regulator you can get adjustable regulator.


didn't know there was such a beast? where can I pick up an adjustable regulator - from an auto elecy?
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Post by longlux »

there are some universal types not sure if they fit that model ive got one for my hilux 120amp but im running a 253 in it
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Post by Gribble »

halminator wrote:definately need a new one. too many lights are draining the battery at night and Im sick of jump starting it in the morning. the standard alternator only gives off about 40amps I think and with everything on Im draining 55amps
theres nothing wrong with the old one I just need more juice. i was thinking of getting a cheap one of a common commodore or ford from a wrecker and mount it on the 2f.
what do you think?


Ohhhh, so you need more grunt? Very australian ;) .

Have you tried ringing up your freindly local Auto-Elec and seeing if yours can be re-wound to about 70amps? Failing that, he might also know what alternator will fit that has more power.
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