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Alternator Output
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:40 pm
by Pablo
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me how many amps a standard factory-fitted alternator will deliver on a 60 Series Cruiser?
My old beast is equipped with HF, UHF radios, spotties, fridge connections and a host of other electrical gizmos. I would like to know if it would greatly assist the batteries [24volt system] by increasing the alternator's power output and if so, what rating should the armature be 40, 60, 80 amps?
Thanks in advance.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:50 pm
by snowy365
If it is the petrol engine, 2f, it will be a poxy 55amp..good for about 40amps peak Im told...I fitted a nissan 300zx 80 amp to mine...was a gem
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:51 pm
by snowy365
If it is the petrol engine, 2f, it will be a poxy 55amp..good for about 40amps peak Im told...I fitted a nissan 300zx 80 amp to mine...was a gem
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:01 pm
by Pablo
Cheers mate............It's a diesel & I burn 600 watts but the batteries seem to take forever to fully recharge. You reckon a bigger alternator will solve the problem?
Pablo
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:06 pm
by joel HJ60
Pablo wrote:Cheers mate............It's a diesel & I burn 600 watts but the batteries seem to take forever to fully recharge. You reckon a bigger alternator will solve the problem?
Pablo
Let us know how you get on mate. I did put some stuff on this in the Bible, but it was a while ago. It is 55amps by the way. Joel. Post it up in the Toyota section once you've done it.
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:31 pm
by snowy365
Pablo wrote:Cheers mate............It's a diesel & I burn 600 watts but the batteries seem to take forever to fully recharge. You reckon a bigger alternator will solve the problem?
Pablo
Definately...Only problem I see is that you probably have the vacuum pump on your alternator, so its not as easy as the petrol to swap them...
But I would be looking at going for 80amps with electronic regulator.