Alternator Welding Conversion Info Needed (1 Viewer)

[Pin_Head]

An inverter will want to see a regulated input voltage, so I would just run it off the battery.

 

[1973Guppie]

yes I definetly need more practice on the welding, definetly a begginner but learning quick! I hope to learn all I need from friends, looked into classes and they were a little too intense for me at this point. Thanks to everyone for the help!

Noah

 

[1973Guppie]

so I think I am going to go the ford alternator route. Just easier and cleaner. Do people think that a 65 amp alternator will work? OR should I go for the 100amp alternator. I found both rebuilt at Kragen and there is about a $40 difference between them. Any opinions appreciated. Just wondering what the difference in welding will be with the extra 35 amps???

Noah

 

[Pin_Head]

Yes. Bigger is better in this application. Why not just go to your local junk yard and find a Crown Vicky or a stinkin Lincoln? About $15-20 and all the rest of your parts are used anyway.

 

[1973Guppie]

were the stock alternators on the crown vic's 70+ amps? just trying to make sure I get the most amperage I can, thanks again for all your help! I will make a run to a junkyard soon and will probably post pics and write up when I get it all done!

Noah

 

[fng55]

try to find a junkyard with motorhomes or police/fire/rescue vehicles, any of these will have high-output alts.
hth, carl