need a little help
Im needed to upgrade my altenator, as my factory one cant handle my power needs. I think ive found one, but how can i tell if i have a round or squareback one? Thanks
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http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mj-M...akSVurw/80.jpgthis is a square back alt. see on the back how it has the raised square area. round back dosent have that,
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I'm not sure what you mean by "round" and "square back" but mopar alternaters come in differnt amperage ratings 35, 45, and 60 amps for stock depending on engine size and what toys you want to power. I know they also make 80 and 100amps that will work also. I believe these ratings are stamped on the case just make sure to check if you got one or two field terminals and make sure the new one has the same
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Originally Posted by 1966sportfury
(Post 47127)
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mj-M...akSVurw/80.jpgthis is a square back alt. see on the back how it has the raised square area. round back dosent have that,
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http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znet...001/2/image/2/took a wile but this is a round back.. i posted the pics for ryansfury66 he seemed not to know the diff so pics should help
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realy? you never heard them called round or square backs? thats how you would order rebuild kits "85 amp square back." or whatever amp.
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thanks for the quick replys. Im not sure what size mine is but is acts very tired, just with headlights on at night the lights slightly flicker to the rpms of the car. I will try to post some pics up when i can.
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Never heard them called that either. I have heard them labeled based on wire hook up though.
What are you trying to power? |
when you go to rebuild them thats how you would call them, at least around here. its common talk.
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So...by looking at the pictures it looks like the squarebacks have the two field terminals and the roundbacks have the single field terminal,
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I put a sound system in it a few years back. its around a 600 watt amp. I thought my headlights were just bad, but changed them out last year, and still had problem. Another question. Has anyone put led bulbs in replacement of the factory bulbs?? Would like to change out all the bulbs.
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Originally Posted by Ryansfury66
(Post 47259)
Another question. Has anyone put led bulbs in replacement of the factory bulbs?? Would like to change out all the bulbs.
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im talking bulbs such as as rear lights turn signals. has anyone replaced their dash lights before? Got a few that are burnt out.
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anyone know where i can get some brighter headlights??
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what do you have incandescent? any place like napa, AutoZone. should have halogen
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Dash lights are easy, you got to reach up behind the dash and feel for what feels like a plug. This is the socket that the dash light plugs into. There maybe a few back there I dont know how many you have. AnyWho, rotate that socket 1/4 turn CCW and it comes right out. Replace with a #194 bulb.
As far as the headlights go there is brighter light out there thats even brighter than a halogen. I cant think off hand what its called but its a blue light. Been meaning to look into it myself for the Ram. |
Originally Posted by sweeperking
(Post 47376)
Dash lights are easy, you got to reach up behind the dash and feel for what feels like a plug. This is the socket that the dash light plugs into. There maybe a few back there I dont know how many you have. AnyWho, rotate that socket 1/4 turn CCW and it comes right out. Replace with a #194 bulb.
As far as the headlights go there is brighter light out there thats even brighter than a halogen. I cant think off hand what its called but its a blue light. Been meaning to look into it myself for the Ram. |
looked at my alt today, and im thinking its a round back. Should i got normal hookup or one wire since im getting a higher amp alt?
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anyone?
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I ran a 120 amp Power Master alt in my J10 when I had it. Single wire hook up, and replaced the amp meter that I had (aftermarket) with a volt meter.
Are your headlights/light dimming when the bass hits? |
yes they do.. headlights even flicker and are kinda dim when car is running without stero on
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so if i get a single wire hookup, what do i do with the extra wires? and will my charge meter still work?
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I taped up the connector, ran a wire to the battery and the other to the volt meter.
They come wth pretty detailed instructions. You should probably call up a place like Power Master and tell them what you have. They can probably tell you exactly what to get. I'd also look into getting a capacitor for your audio. It will help to keep your lights from dimming. Just shop around as they are mostly all the same but can be had for cheap. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_211PSC4...1.html?tp=2614 |
older computers used to use 1/2 farad and you can usually find them for 5 bucks..1/2 a farad is good to 500 watts
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Originally Posted by 1966sportfury
(Post 47767)
older computers used to use 1/2 farad and you can usually find them for 5 bucks..1/2 a farad is good to 500 watts
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