Hello, Well I finally got around to installing a winch. I still need to spool on the synthetic rope. I decided to add a disconnect switch to the winch. I don't have a/c and what I thought the mount for a/c compressor looked like an easy spot for a disconnect switch that didn't require any new holes. I would like to upgrade the battery and the alternator. I did a no-load test of the winch and it was drawing 73 amps and my alternator was putting out about 53 amps. I purchased a 135 amp alternator but want to get a better understanding of the remote voltage regulator among other things. I don't want to burn up anything. Also it looks like the alternator B+ goes into the fuse block in front of the battery then to the battery on the left side. I replaced my starter cable while I was removing crispy 33 year old battery cables but I haven't changed the one from the battery positive to the fuse block. I will go up a size when I replace it.
Has anyone upgraded to the 135 amp alternator? I would love to hear how it went. Thanks.
Brian
Has anyone upgraded to the 135 amp alternator? I would love to hear how it went. Thanks.
Brian