http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/ Amptramp Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:01 GMT Reid http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/837 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/837 Hi. I'm rebuilding a Ford 3G alternator (130A originally) and I'd like to end up with the most powerful one I can. Can someone please recommend a make and/or Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:28:39 GMT Brad Stogsdill http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/836 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/836 Hi-   My book didnt give any details on specific alternators- just showed the difference that regulated Alties have internal wiring to field coil (they only Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:45 GMT Scott Henion http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/835 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/835 ... I used mine after an hour sitting on the bench under a shop light (2 40w 4' tubes.) No problems. ... Just one set of caps is needed. As to alternators, Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:48 GMT phayzedog http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/834 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/834 Has anyone ever used compact fluorescents to charge a solar instadark welding helmet? I don't want to leave mine outside for the 4 hr initial charge. I DO Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:20 GMT Brad Stogsdill http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/833 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/833 I was gonna us a headlight switch dashboard dimmer but never got a round to it.  it was easier to just cut back throttle if needed so I never messed with it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:58 GMT Brad Stogsdill http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/832 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/832 Hi Bob   Nice to meet you.  I dont know about the alternators-  Fords typically have the extrnl regulator and GMs have the internal regulator...  I would Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:13:56 GMT Scott Henion http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/831 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/831 ... I have a 15HP with a 6" pulley and a 2.5" on the alt. The 15HP does not rev way up, probably 2500 RPM. I get about 60V with no load. I originally had a Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:03 GMT phayzedog http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/830 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/830 What about using a heavy potentiometer on the lead to the field winding to control the output? I'm not set up for etching boards at the moment. TIA again, Bob Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:58:02 GMT phayzedog http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/829 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/829 Hi Youse-all (I'm a Yankee in the South). I'm building a weldernator and have a pair of Chrysler-app denso 120A alts 5234199 / 121000404-1. They appear to be Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:02:27 GMT Brad Stogsdill http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/828 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/828 Hi Guys.   I drive a 1988 F250 with about 300,000 miles on it and it looks like it wont make one more day and I drive a 94 Ford Escort to work 30 miles away  Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:42:07 GMT Scott Henion http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/827 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/827 ... I have seen that on rebuilt alternators. Had a buddy with a Ford Taurus that went through 4 alternators (real hot under that hood.) The one I replaced, all Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:11:06 GMT Steven http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/826 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/826 Howdy Brad, Hmmm, I wonder if you could make a new set of teeth for me. I'm toothless, but can still pack away a feed at my favourtite Scottish restaurant Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:04:00 GMT erikc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/825 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/825 Because all the prophecy nuts and religious whackjobs have finally taken total leave of their senses and post this sort of thing on literally every discussion Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:00:38 GMT erikc http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/824 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/824 ... Someone put the banHammer on Nostra-Dumb-Ass. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:00 GMT Brad Stogsdill http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/823 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amptramp/message/823 How yall been?   I been busy and under the weather a bit but looking up .. did I tell yall I welded teeth on my tractor blade?  Fifteen 5/8 rebar  teeth