SF Alternator Upgraded Wire Size?

[Davidless]

Originally Posted by eschaider

When Detroit elected to stop using them, they were using 60 amp or so alternators. Reread Patrick's post #15. That is less than ten amps.

In so far as SPF and their decisions, the best source for why they chose to do what they choose to do is SPF. I have never heard of any replica manufacturer offering to help with any replica with a failed Amp meter that caused a fire and damaged the car. But hey, who knows? You could be the first who does, or you may never have a problem.

Detroit is very cost-conscious, so you can bet they would not introduce an electrical design change unless needed. You may never have an issue, but then again, for $99, you can eliminate the possibility of ever having a problem to start with ...

In the end, it is your car and your call. You need to do what you think is right for you.


p.s. Literally, any fire in that car will cost you more than $99 and the effort to swap gauges.

Thanks

[Blas]

Come on now, how about the simple answer like originality?

Blas

[patrickt]

If you are paying attention to your gauges, have an inquisitive mind and notice small changes and follow up on them, then an ammeter is fine especially if you have a shunt wire. Unfortunately, 99.99% of drivers do not fall into this category so harmless voltmeters and big red flashing idiot lights are needed. A few years ago a slightly wavering ammeter needle helped me spot a deteriorating ground connection on the voltage regulator. An idiot light would never have done that and I don't think a voltmeter would have done so either.