Advice on deep cycle setup?
Hello, I have a Safari van that I've converted into a camper. I replaced the starting battery with a Duracell Ultra Dual Purpose (Starting/Cycling) Battery that cost $105 (got it at batteries ...
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Image of the alternator you want. It is a Delco and the voltage regulator harness plugs right in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Alternator-5-0-5-7-7-4-Chevy-C10-C15-C20-Pickup-Tahoe-96-97-98-99-00-140-Amp/130682234074?hash=item1e6d44a4da:g:60wAAOSw~QRaE0jz&vxp=mtr
This alternator will produce 55 amps at idle where your existing alternator will produce about 28.
Even though it is a Delco, it is larger than your original. 144 millimeters in diameter versus 130.
It is not a "drop-in" replacement. I would try the Chevrolet parts counter to see if a "CS144" bracket is available for your chassis. This is by far the easiest way to do this conversion.
The hopped-up original size alternators are utter garbage -- don't give a **** whose brand. The CS-130 and CS130-D cannot be pumped up in amperage without losing what little amperage they developed at idle. Like trying to convert a Citroen 2CV into a dump truck.
You must add a wire from the battery stud to battery positive direct. Six AWG would be ideal. When I say MUST it does not mean perhaps. You WILL fry the factory fusible link if you don't.
The CS144 is a sane alternator design. Even measured at 30-amps output, it is longer living alternator than your original.
Best Of Fortune!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Alternator-5-0-5-7-7-4-Chevy-C10-C15-C20-Pickup-Tahoe-96-97-98-99-00-140-Amp/130682234074?hash=item1e6d44a4da:g:60wAAOSw~QRaE0jz&vxp=mtr
This alternator will produce 55 amps at idle where your existing alternator will produce about 28.
Even though it is a Delco, it is larger than your original. 144 millimeters in diameter versus 130.
It is not a "drop-in" replacement. I would try the Chevrolet parts counter to see if a "CS144" bracket is available for your chassis. This is by far the easiest way to do this conversion.
The hopped-up original size alternators are utter garbage -- don't give a **** whose brand. The CS-130 and CS130-D cannot be pumped up in amperage without losing what little amperage they developed at idle. Like trying to convert a Citroen 2CV into a dump truck.
You must add a wire from the battery stud to battery positive direct. Six AWG would be ideal. When I say MUST it does not mean perhaps. You WILL fry the factory fusible link if you don't.
The CS144 is a sane alternator design. Even measured at 30-amps output, it is longer living alternator than your original.
Best Of Fortune!
