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Question for e-fan conversion. 200 1988

posted by  jscott on  Sat May 21 02:21 CST 2005
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Volvodad

Thanks for the reply.

" it sounds like your alternator is not up to par."

I think you are right. At 1000RPM (and more) with AC and AC blower as well as headlamps. 88 model only only has the 2 headlights. The voltage will drop to around 11 to 11.5 volts. keeping in mind the AC also turns on the pusher fan on the front of the car.

Bottom line is I can have lights or AC, but not both.

I fabed up a bracket and threw a chevrolet alt in and it now only drops to 12.25 volts. Not really great but at least not discharging. I feel that any additional load would drop it down below 12 again.

I can get a 100amp gm alternator new for $70 as opposed to a rebuilt volvo one for $140. I dont want to trust a junkyard part.

It would not be very smart for me to attempt an e-fan conversion until I get this sorted.

Thanks

Joe






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