Battery/Alternator Question

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Posted by dave horvath on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 8:12PM :

I plan to upgrade the 35 amp alternator on my 1967 WM300 to at least a 60 amp alternator. I don't plan to run high-draw accessories like a snowplow or AC, but I do plan to install an electronic ignition kit. I want to get the best battery I can. The Sears recommended DieHard Gold battery puts out 640 cold cranking amps. That's more than twice the 251ci.

Here's the basic dumb electrical question: Will a 60 amp alternator be capable of charging the 640 CCA battery? I know I will need to change the voltage regulator. Any other things I need to consider?

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"I want to get the best battery I can" - MoparNorm 10:14PM 08/12/2006

Thanks for the info Norm - dave horvath 10:29PM 08/12/2006
- Re: Thanks for the info Norm - MoparNorm 11:53PM 08/12/2006
  - Re: Thanks for the info Norm - Axel Steve 0:08AM 08/13/2006
    - Re: Thanks for the info Norm - MoparNorm 0:34AM 08/13/2006
      - I do have a winch and will use it alot!!! - dave horvath 1:47PM 08/13/2006
        
        Re: I do have a winch and will use it alot!!! - MoparNorm 5:00PM 08/13/2006
        
        Re: I do have a winch and will use it alot!!! - dave horvath 6:21PM 08/13/2006
        
        Re: I do have a winch and will use it alot!!! - MoparNorm 6:40PM 08/13/2006

Re: Battery/Alternator Question - Paul B 9:36PM 08/12/2006

Re: Battery/Alternator Question - Dave Speed 8:21PM 08/12/2006

Re: Battery/Alternator Question - dave horvath 8:30PM 08/12/2006

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