alternator amps ??

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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:03 am

was there a 65a alternator fitted to an m40 ?
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:05 am

Yes
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:12 am

you sure,i have a few here but all are 80A
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:20 am

I'm sure my old M40 had a 65amp on it, but it was a while ago :cry:
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:23 am

Got a 65a one here Mick if you need one :D
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:30 am

i'll see what develops Tony.

cheers lads.

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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:42 am

magpie wrote:i'll see what develops Tony.

cheers lads.

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Ok mate,Its still bolted to an M40 I pulled out a couple of weeks ago.Car was charging well so assume good working order :D
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:21 pm

Totally interchangeable, so fit whichever you have.
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Post Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:41 pm

oh yes i know that part,my customer asked for a 65a m40 alt and i convinced him bigger is better quite easily .

i've never had a 65A alternator that i'm aware of yet ,all have been 80 or 90amps so i was just checking if one exists .
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