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Installed 120 amp Audi Alternator



What I should have stated originally is that the "maximum" voltage of the
alternators should be the same, whether they are 70A or 120A. (Within normal
spec tolerances, of course)  My oversight.

Larry
sandiego16v


> Yeah, I get it...  That explanation does not quite jive with Als' take on
it
> however...
>
> David
>
> Quoting Larry <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>:
>
> > David,
> >   I would have to say that the voltage went up because the old
alternators
> > were not functioning properly.  I'd be willing to bet that, had you
replaced
> > the old 75amp-ers with NEW 75amp-ers, the voltage would still have gone
> > up....up to where it normally should be.  Follow?
> >
> > Larry
> >
> >
> >
> > > > PS  No matter what the amp output of an alternator..70 or 140...the
> > voltage
> > > > is the same if the alternator is functioning properly.