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Offline w squared

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Re: altenator issues
« Reply #45 on: December 16, 2010, 09:09:23 AM »
Here is a really dumb question but worth asking.  Is your serpentine belt tight enough?  If it is not, the belt will slip and therefore not allow the alternator to work properly. 

I run a 90 amp alternator with my 8274 winch, which is one of the highest drawing winches, lights, heater, stereo all that crap and don't have a problem in my YJ.

That's cuz you use lots of belt dressing. A good shot of belt drssing will have your alternator putting out at least 200 amps.
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Re: altenator issues
« Reply #46 on: December 16, 2010, 12:36:11 PM »
yup its tight!


Thats what SHE said  :o.  Maybe you need more belt dressing  ;D

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