<VV> 100 Amp Alternator Option

[Bob Gilbert]

Hi Ron,

It's certainly not for bragging rights (if you saw my UltraVan you'd know
what I mean! LOL). It's simply to supply the increased power needs I am
expecting as a result of some upgrades I am making to my UltraVan. The
information I have received indicates that I should be able to pull 50 amps
without any problems. The 100 amp alternator I am considering is for a
safety factor and for burst loads. 

Regards,
Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron [mailto:ronh at owt.com] 
Sent: July-28-10 6:56 PM
To: bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca; virtualvairs at corvair.org; jvhroberts at aol.com
Subject: Re: <VV> 100 Amp Alternator Option

I can't imagine what anyone would do with all those amps in a Corvair but 
it's just for bragging rights anyway as something like 20 or more years ago 
the Ultra Van folks showed that the belt will start slipping at around 50 
amps when testing with a carbon pile.  It's unfortunate that the test was 
never documented as far as I know but anyone is free to repeat the test if 
it's really important to them.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jvhroberts at aol.com>
To: <bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 100 Amp Alternator Option


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> Ya know...  The more I think about alternator options, including the 
> CS130, it seems that adding more power draw from that around the corner 
> belt thingy may not be the best thing. Also, the CS130, for instance, can 
> pull 20 amps at the rotor, making full voltage at idle, with the 
> consequence of requiring a buttload of torque to turn the thing!
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> My point being, big amp alternators are a good thing, but wouldn't it be 
> better if it wasn't driven by the fanbelt?
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> And to answer your question, there is no GM alternator that will fit a 
> Corvair end frame that makes that much current. There are aftermarket 
> alternators that can. Google can help!
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> John Roberts
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Gilbert <bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca>
> To: Virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Wed, Jul 28, 2010 7:36 pm
> Subject: <VV> 100 Amp Alternator Option
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> Is there a 100 amp alternator upgrade, similar to the 63 amp one described
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> If so, what alternator (make. model., year) do I need to ask for at the
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> Thanks,
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> Bob
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> 66 Corsa
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> 68 Ultravan
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