[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V10 #99

["Nathan Goyette" <nathan_goyette@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

    Bernie, could you look up the capacity and model number of the Delco
alternator you are using?  Going domestic might be cheaper than trying to
rebuild or replace the Bosch.  Dean Cains has been kind enough to reply to
my off digest about his electrical issues with his Spider, and I've got all
the same issues, plus some.
    Mine has low voltage, battery killing amp draws when it's parked, plus
an aftermarket alarm and an IASCA competition sound system.
    I even had a hand-built amp catch on fire, presumably because the
voltage dipped, amperage went way up (My recollection of Ohms Law) and it
toasted the power supply section of my Xtant 603X.

> Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 22:24:51 -0500
> From: Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: [alfa] Bigger Capacity Spider alternaror  was 164 Alternator
Core
>
> Nathan:
>
> My mechanic has put in a higher capacity Delco that is the same size but
> higher output than my '92 spider alt.
> I'm not sure the alternator is the issue with my (these) car(s).  I
> believe that there are wiring or grounding issues, there is a 2+ volt
> drop between alternator output (indicated on both dash gauge and meter
> on battery) vs output at cigarette lighter (and car is currently in the
> shop having rest of its wiring evaluated, slow electric windows & air
> conditioning fan and other symptoms.)
> Anyone else been dealing with low voltage in series 4 spiders?
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