The wiring of a vehicle is the central nervous system, get it right and you will have a many years of enjoyment, get it wrong and you will not - its that simple. Having said that this is not rocket science, you can wire your car, even if you have never done it before. People […]
Easy, they are bought from my competitors, O.K. that was too easy and I could not resist. The fact is there is many reasons why a high amp alternator would fail, but just like a non high amp alternator it comes down to one reason. HEAT! A high amp alternator generates heat in how it […]
Have you ever wanted to know exactly how much power your system needs? We use a 10% rule, if you have 100 watts you need 10 amps. We do this because it will give you more power than you need, just like the factory does.
Why do this? Because if you have need of 100 amps […]
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I am frequently asked how I come up with the topics that I cover here, usually it involves 2 hours of staring at the computer on the day it is due, but this time is different. This one was inspired by my two daughters, each one has a Jeep. […]
TAKE A LOOK AT THE ALTERNATOR POWER WIRE IN THIS PHOTO
THE WIRING DONE HERE IS VERY DETAILED AND VERY CREATIVE. HOWEVER THERE IS A PROBLEM, THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A RESISTOR. A RESISTOR IS A DEVICE THAT REDUCES THE ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE. THIS IS IN A MODEL T, THE ONLY LOAD IT HAS IS LIGHTS […]
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT AMPS
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I really can’t stress this enough. An automotive electrical system must have proper grounds. Electricity is very much like water, if you do not provide it with clean and clear paths it will take the path of least resistance. The first thing that I recommend when modifying your electrical system is to install a […]
As always the basics first. Cords are not a battery hold downs! Stop using them! Make sure the battery is secure. There is an ancient Buddhism saying “man who does not check his battery will invite Vicky to car-b-cue on 4th of July weekend” (Sorry Buddha couldn’t resist). The fact is batteries are heavy, they […]
An alternator makes its power in AC volts, the power passes through a rectifier assembly that converts it to DC. The entire process is controlled by the regulator. The worst enemy of an alternator is heat, so the worst thing you can do is chrome it. Polished alternatorswill not hold in the heat like chrome […]