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GarnerFJ40 · 08-13-09, 10:19 AM

I have read posts that suggest to do more research into upgrading the alternator to a "high output". I think most people just do it on the forums and don't look back, but some of the electrical gurus on here advise against it due to the possibility/probability of the fact that the 30+ year old wiring might/won't be able to handle the higher amperage.

Whether people have had problems or not after switching who knows?

08-13-09, 10:19 AM	#71 (permalink)
GarnerFJ40 ONSC-Event Co-Ordinator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Garner, NC TLCA# 17351 Posts: 1,082	I have read posts that suggest to do more research into upgrading the alternator to a "high output". I think most people just do it on the forums and don't look back, but some of the electrical gurus on here advise against it due to the possibility/probability of the fact that the 30+ year old wiring might/won't be able to handle the higher amperage. Whether people have had problems or not after switching who knows? __________________ Brian, Heather, and Lily 1974 FJ40 JD Green, list too long but it's drivable 1995 FZJ80 Black, knuckle rebuild done, lift next 1974 FJ40 White,Back Axle removal,tub restoration ONSC, UC, MATLCA