Just wanted to find out why the the a 1986 360 GLT runs 80amp Alternator and the rest of the 340's run a 55Amp?
What would happen if a 55 amp Alternator was used instead of an 80 amp alternator
Alternator 80 amp or 55 amp?
Re: Alternator 80 amp or 55 amp?
Sounds like you have an odd alternator, according to my info 360 was 55A and 340 mostly 50A. Not much different in power output really, main difference was the drive pulleys have different sizes and offsets, 360 can use 2 drive belts. 360 had a bigger starter and maybe a bit more equipment otherwise doesn't matter. People fitted big alternators in the 2000's for silly power amps.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: Alternator 80 amp or 55 amp?
It is a B200E engine and I'm only assuming it's a 80 amp one. I was looking at buying a 55 Amp one because they are loads cheaper. I'll Check