Alternator question

[steepcreeker]

What is the amperage output of the alternators for the Royal exceed vans? Are they 65/70/90????

Need to know for a veg conversion.

Also, still have no idea re ohms resistance for the sending unit of an L400??? So let me know where i can find this out PLEASE!!

Thanks a ton for any help

[FalcoColumbarius]

Have you looked in L400 Delica Downloads under Delica Canada Technical? The forum index can be an amazing tool.

Falco.

[steepcreeker]

Yeah, I have looked everywere that I could including all the downloads from:

http://www.delicaclub.com/downloads.php ... 38add49bac

Which by the way is a stunning resource. No Luck

Still looking for Ohm rating of L400 sending unit in the fuel tank. Also still looking for the Amperage output of the Alternator.

Thanks

[mararmeisto]

I would speculate that it's a 90 A output based on year, size of engine, and size of load (there's a lot of electrical in those fancy vans).

As for the ohmmage of the fuel sender unit, take the connector off and measure it. Keep in mind that the resistance will vary depending on the level of fuel in the tank. It would be best to remove the sender unit, measure the resistance with the float at one end and measure the resistance with the float at the other end. That'll be your range.

Another way to set up your gauge, which is what I'm assuming your are trying to do, is connect the gauge to an empty tank (set the gauge to zero), and then fill the tank (set the gauge to full).

[Bullwinkle]

I can confirm that the alt in my 94 L400 is indeed a 90amp unit.

IIRC, it was a 90a for the full series 1 L400 run but the series 2 (97 onwards) stepped up to a 110amp.

[Mr. Flibble]

I can confirm that the alt in my 94 L400 is indeed a 90amp unit.

IIRC, it was a 90a for the full series 1 L400 run but the series 2 (97 onwards) stepped up to a 110amp.

That raises an interesting question, is it possible to bump the alternator in a series 1 L400 up to 110 Amps or more?

[mararmeisto]

I can confirm that the alt in my 94 L400 is indeed a 90amp unit.

IIRC, it was a 90a for the full series 1 L400 run but the series 2 (97 onwards) stepped up to a 110amp.

That raises an interesting question, is it possible to bump the alternator in a series 1 L400 up to 110 Amps or more?

Depending on how the alternator is bolted into/onto the engine, you could theoretically bolt in a 165 A alternator! The underlying issue with the L300s was the fact the oil pump for the turbo (I think?) is connected to the back of the alternator - not sure if this is the same concern with the L400s. As long as you have room for tension adjustment and the correct bolt pattern, you could bolt in what fits (and meets your power requirements).

The alternator's primary function is to run the electrics which are active in the vehicle at any given moment (by providing enough output DC) AND THEN charge the batteries. If you've got a large continuous load, then upgrade your alternator. If you've got a larger load only while parked with the lights off, you might not need to upgrade your alternator.

The way to check your load is with a clamp-around ammeter and then start switching on things: the lights, the radio, the cb radio, the fridge, the a/c, the fan, the fog lights, the winch, the auxiliary lights, the disco lights, the rumble bed, etc, etc, etc. (okay, I got carried away)

But seriously, check out these babies: http://www.alternatorparts.com/ - 350 A alternators! Ba-boom! Shouldn't run out of juice with one of those.