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Hi everyone, this is my first post. I'm a journeyman electrician and amateur radio operator. I live in Humboldt County, California.
I was wondering which Alternator you would recommend for my 89 Ranger, 2.9L, 4X4 with AC.
I run amateur radio transceivers; one, a HF (High-Frequency) Rig, uses up to 20Amps (user adjustable), the other, VHF, is up to 10 Amps (user adjustable).
Other accessories may run at the same time. I figure at least 50Amps over stock would do, but more is good.
My stock alternator can't handle the current draw;
The headlights dim and the heater fan slows down when transmitting on high power with VHF.
With the HF Radio, I have to turn off the heater fan if my headlights are on.
I was wondering which Alternator you would recommend for my 89 Ranger, 2.9L, 4X4 with AC.
I run amateur radio transceivers; one, a HF (High-Frequency) Rig, uses up to 20Amps (user adjustable), the other, VHF, is up to 10 Amps (user adjustable).
Other accessories may run at the same time. I figure at least 50Amps over stock would do, but more is good.
My stock alternator can't handle the current draw;
The headlights dim and the heater fan slows down when transmitting on high power with VHF.
With the HF Radio, I have to turn off the heater fan if my headlights are on.