Alternator Upgrade?
#1
Alternator Upgrade?
I have a 145 amp alternator that I am installing for my 05 fans.I have read that you should upgrade wire from alternator to the battery junction box to 4 AWG or better.Upon inspection of existing wire I noticed this wire is printed saying FUSIBLE LINK. That is a protective wire if something happens you don't melt down everything else.So I am wondering if what size wire or fusible link is stock on a 145 amp alternator?
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Dont worry about it just change it out to a bigger wire and you'll be ok. I am not going to say it is impossible but I have never seen an alternator dead short and blow the 14ga. fusible link. If you can 4ga. will work but if you can run0/0 you will be even better if you plan on adding a nice stereo system later.
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
I'd like to know this too...maybe someone has the part number for the hot lead to the alternator from a vehicle with a 145amp alt also.
(On another note, I installed mine with the wire from the 105 just to get it in...plan on upgrading that wire asap)
(On another note, I installed mine with the wire from the 105 just to get it in...plan on upgrading that wire asap)
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