turbo39151
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I finally broke down and bought a 140 amp alternator (for a 95/96 SS Impala) after my stocker took a crap. I upgraded all of the wiring 2 and 4 gauge leads. I reused my original belt as it's in good condition. The install was easy and everything fits like the original. However, I'm not getting the proper charge.
I have a brand new battery, everything is properly connected and I am only seeing 11.7, 11.9, 12.1 in intermittent sequences. I did see a 14.4 and even a 13. 8 for a brief instant but then it went away and dropped back down to the high 11's.
I don't even have a radio to cause such a drain!
Anyway, I checked the belt and it feels kinda loose to me. If the tensioner is already pre-set, how does one increase the tension? Is there a different belt that I'm supposed to be using?
If anyone has any info, please advise.... If a different belt is necessary please include part number if you have it.
Thanks.
I have a brand new battery, everything is properly connected and I am only seeing 11.7, 11.9, 12.1 in intermittent sequences. I did see a 14.4 and even a 13. 8 for a brief instant but then it went away and dropped back down to the high 11's.
I don't even have a radio to cause such a drain!
Anyway, I checked the belt and it feels kinda loose to me. If the tensioner is already pre-set, how does one increase the tension? Is there a different belt that I'm supposed to be using?
If anyone has any info, please advise.... If a different belt is necessary please include part number if you have it.
Thanks.