Need high output alternator for 68 Cutlass 350 100+ AMP
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Need high output alternator for 68 Cutlass 350 100+ AMP
Was going to order a chrome 120 AMP from ebay for around $65 but I thought I'd check to see if you guys had any high output alts laying around. My 60amp is not cutting it when I have my lights and wipers on at idle for a while.
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high output alternator for 68 Cutlass
If you're running a stock alternator/mechanical regulator combination, the output can be adjusted. You need to find a "mechanic", not a technician, that is familiar with the early charging systems. I'm NOT trying to bad mouth younger repair people; most just have not had any experience with the older systems. Any good repair manual that covers your year vehicle will explain how to check and adjust the regulator.
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Powermaster makes a nice alternator and fairly reasonable ! (Summit or Jegs) You don't want chrome trust me I was an auto mechanic for 22 years. You can also bypass your external regulator and use an internally regulated 120 amp alternator from a mid 80's GM vehicle. Mine came from an '85 Corvette. The case is a little bigger and there are some other differences which I can explain and tell you how to adapt to your vehicle if you like. I have a '68 Cutlass Holiday Coupe that I am restoring, if you know where I might aquire a set of #5 cyl heads I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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