[C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp alternator

[Richard A. Walker]

I installed a much heaver wire.  

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Darrell
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 9:44 AM
To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator

I am curious if when you replaced the altenator and voltage regulator , you 
ran new wires directly to batteries and not through the switch . I 
understand this to be the best situation, Darrell
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeffrey Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator


>
> Hi John,
>
>  You could externally regulate it, but keep in mind that the windings on 
> an
> internally regulated alternator are a much lighter wire gauge and 
> typically
> can't handle the additional heat well.
>
> I prefer the Amptech alternator with the Balmar's regulator.  Amptech is a
> much more rugged alternator with higher output capability.
>
> -Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jpmesa at aol.com [mailto:jpmesa at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:26 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator
>
> Has anyone in Southern California replace their internal regulator with a
> external regulator designed to make the 55 amp alternator charge better? 
> I'm
> looking for someone or a place to have it done here in the LA area. 
> Thanks,
> John HOLOKAI 2
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