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Alternator issues

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Reid TurnerOP

  • Member since Jan 2003
  • 6 posts
  • Brown City, MI, USA
Apr 11, 2004 at 8:18 PM
I have a question regarding my alternator. Apparently, it puts out enough charge under a normal load, but under a full load, it doesn't. For example, some times turning my head lights on labors the engine a bit, or my radio shuts off by itself. I am going to replace the alternator, should I get a higher output alternator than the original, or would a higher output alternator do me any more good then the original, thanks
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BigSwede

Apr 17, 2004 at 3:34 AM
How good is your battery?
Will your battery accumulate more if you go up on the alt.?
Often its about the battery...
Good luck!
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