(ELECTRICAL) fusable links
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Whadda buncha post ******!
...Especially mar3!
Great thread on this. Couple questions;
How high an output can you go with the alernator without frying ****? What's to be gained by going to a much higher amperage?
My fuel pump oscilates when I turn on my singal light, and it changes to a lower pitch when I turn on the headlights.
It's, ya know- One of them noisy-*** CARTER pumps!
I'm wondering if my ignition is all it can be if my alternator is'nt putting out enough juice.
Comments?
Also, what are the advantages to fusable links? Why did'nt Mazda just have those things in with the fuse box with appropriate amp rated fuses?
addition...
BTW, I have a large amp and decent stereo, and I plan on installing fog lights and an elecrtic fan in the future. Possibly reinstalling the AC.
Suggested alternators?
Are there any from other car makes that will fit without bracket modification? (Give amperage rating if you know!)
...Especially mar3!
Great thread on this. Couple questions;
How high an output can you go with the alernator without frying ****? What's to be gained by going to a much higher amperage?
My fuel pump oscilates when I turn on my singal light, and it changes to a lower pitch when I turn on the headlights.
It's, ya know- One of them noisy-*** CARTER pumps!
I'm wondering if my ignition is all it can be if my alternator is'nt putting out enough juice.Comments?
Also, what are the advantages to fusable links? Why did'nt Mazda just have those things in with the fuse box with appropriate amp rated fuses?
addition...
BTW, I have a large amp and decent stereo, and I plan on installing fog lights and an elecrtic fan in the future. Possibly reinstalling the AC.
Suggested alternators?
Are there any from other car makes that will fit without bracket modification? (Give amperage rating if you know!)
Last edited by Sterling; Jun 28, 2002 at 06:59 AM.
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Sterling,
The second gen alt's are higher amp's, I will find out how much more. You will want to do this mod with all of your add ons requiring extra juice. My headlights used to dim at idle and when I hit the brakes. This solved the problem. The old alt's just can't handle all the stuff we are putting on our cars nowdays. But, I seriously doubt if it will help the modulating on the Carter. I have the same problem, even after the upgraded alt.
The best second gen alt is from a T2. But any second gen alt will do.
The reason to get rid of the fusible links is just insurance. When the alt kicks in it gives the electrical system a shot (surge), I would not want to find out that the fusible links are not up to the job.
hanman
The second gen alt's are higher amp's, I will find out how much more. You will want to do this mod with all of your add ons requiring extra juice. My headlights used to dim at idle and when I hit the brakes. This solved the problem. The old alt's just can't handle all the stuff we are putting on our cars nowdays. But, I seriously doubt if it will help the modulating on the Carter. I have the same problem, even after the upgraded alt.
The best second gen alt is from a T2. But any second gen alt will do.
The reason to get rid of the fusible links is just insurance. When the alt kicks in it gives the electrical system a shot (surge), I would not want to find out that the fusible links are not up to the job.
hanman
Last edited by hanman; Jun 28, 2002 at 09:35 AM.
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