Can the 120 amp optional alternator drop right in if you have the 105 amp standard?

[PlayingWithTBI]

Why's it called "ground" in an automotive application?

Because negative takes too long to type

The other conductors are designated appropriately... L1, L2, Neutral, etc.

Don't forget L3 on 3 Phase systems Then let's talk "Y" and "Delta" transformers too - I love it!

 

[1998_K1500_Sub]

Because negative takes too long to type

Don't forget L3 on 3 Phase systems Then let's talk "Y" and "Delta" transformers too - I love it!

Yeah, and a "high leg" is what I wanna see at a Deja Vu.

Gotta love those open-deltas, esp. with heavy motor loads

 

[454cid]

Why's it called "ground" in an automotive application?

Better than "earth".

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Gotta love those open-deltas, esp. with heavy motor loads

Yep, especially when they use a 480/120/240 Delta with that 208 stinger leg and some dummy hooks up an office circuit on that leg and watches 15 computers release that magic smoke
Disclaimer: Not me, ha ha.

 

[351FUN]

Don't forget L3 on 3 Phase systems Then let's talk "Y" and "Delta" transformers too - I love it!

This is more my speed. I'm pretty glad I went with a local alternator now that I have to return it though, since that's just gonna be a 15 minute trip instead of waiting on shipping.

 

[351FUN]

New alternator is on, whines a little but I've had new ones whine at first before. Not like the first one was. At some point I lost power to my radio though so I have to figure out that one happened.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Yes... "When is a ground not a ground?"

In "mains wiring", sure, there's a "ground rod" in the ground... that's the ground. The other conductors are designated appropriately... L1, L2, Neutral, etc.

Why's it called "ground" in an automotive application?

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[Westieterrier]

I second the Powermaster cs-130d 120 amp made in USA alternator with 3 yr warranty. I have one in my 98 after the AC Delco made in Mexico one crapped out in less than 2 years which had a 12 month warranty. Probably buy their starter when mine bites it too.

Hey Nitro, how long have you had the Powermaster? Did it require any mods to install. Love that it is USA made. P

 

[1madmouse]

Poptarts are OK until they catch on fire and burn the cabinets. Imagine how it looks when the power company linemen show up and no one knows if it's been wired Delta, Star, or Wye. Sorry for getting off track, just got reminded of a couple of things.

 

[smdk2500]

Hey Nitro, how long have you had the Powermaster? Did it require any mods to install. Love that it is USA made. P

My 95's are a bit different then a 96+ but The only issue I had is on my diesel the tach reads 200 rpm high. That is due to pulley size. I wasn't going to pay like 50 bucks more for the same alt with a 2-3 mm larger pulley just to have the tach read right. Truck runs right since all the important things get its rpm reading from the crank sensor. Ive had the one on my diesel for about 3 years no issues. Ive had the one on my gasser for about 4-5 years and no issues.