Lachlan,
A stock 200B alternator is only 40 Amps which will handle 500 watts total
draw if it's in perfect condition. You will get away with ~300 watts total
head lighting as long as you haven't got a 200 watt stereo etc and expect to
run it on full noise out on the highway. A better alternator to use is the
Bosch 55 amp if you can find one, you have to look around at your wreckers
as they are fairly common on Dattos (lots of them on Blueys especially autos
I've found). If you run a high output alternator on a 1600 you are also
advised to upgrade the big white wire that goes from the alternator (Bat +)
terminal and the starter as the stock unit is good for 35-40amps before she
glows.
Even a 30 yo Datto will draw an amazing amount of power when you add up just
the engine (~80w), clearance & dash lighting (~60w) and then the heater fan
pulls between 48w, 72w and 96w depending on fan speed, and then if it's
raining (48-72w) for the wipers.
If you run centre high beams above stock you will need to fit a relay to
stop the light switch from turning into a gooey mess.
see this email for wiring info:
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg13684.html
or if you want to rewire the whole head lighting shebang:
http://www.turbovan.com/wiring.shtml
regards
Terry
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lachlan Hughes
Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2001 4:23
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Auto electrician required in Melb (alternator query)
Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement, i have decided to have
a go at it myself. i have downloaded the relevant emails from the mail
archive and will try on the weekend. will the standard alternator on an
L20B handle 250 watt high beams and standard outer beams? What is the
formula used to ascertain this.
>From: "Richard Frank" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Auto electrician required in Melb
>Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 10:57:28 +1000
>
>Lachlan
>
>the list is right
>
>wiring a datto is pretty simple and if you wanna have a go there will be
>plenty of help available but if you are content to get some one else to
>have
>a look then there is an auto elec in Nunawading - 142 rooks road - East
>side auto electrics
>
>does a very good job
>
>just a thought
>
>
>>From: "Lachlan Hughes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Subject: Auto electrician required in Melb
>>Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 06:45:36 -0000
>>
>>As per usual, my 1600 wiring needs some attention, I am not confident
>>doing
>>the job myslef so can anyone recommend a good auto spark in Melb who is
>>also
>>reasonably priced and does a good job. From my previous experience some
>>auto electricians can be very pricy when you drive a 30 year old car into
>>their workshop. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>>Thanks
>>Lachlan
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