Can you over spin the alternator?
11-17-2006, 05:58 PM
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Can you over spin the alternator?
Simple question:
Can the alternator be over spun?
Lets say you switched from the stock crank pulley to a slightly larger OD (lets say 1/4" bigger) crank pulley. This would spin the alternator faster. Could this be harmful?
Can the alternator be over spun?
Lets say you switched from the stock crank pulley to a slightly larger OD (lets say 1/4" bigger) crank pulley. This would spin the alternator faster. Could this be harmful?
11-18-2006, 08:28 AM
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doubt it. Alternators monitor the battery voltage and can increase/decrease their load based on what the battery needs...if it's spinning faster, it'll just slightly reduce it's load. The one downside is that it'd probably wear out faster - bearings, brushes...
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11-18-2006, 10:38 AM
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To protect AC compressor the clutch opens at ceratin rpms............at worst the extra rpm might reduce the bearing life in alternators, power steering, etc.
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