Which alternator to use?

[tattooman]

I run a 63 amp alternator in my maxll. Except for my head lights, I run all LEDs. I plow at night with most of my LEDs on. Except for the two on the back. I have never noticed any power loss. I do not have an amp meter, just a volt meter.I ment to change that just didn't get around to it. I have been running that same alternator for about five years now. Would like to try a small body alternator. Please let us know how it works out for you! I also keep my battery on a 2 amp trickle charger when ever I am not driving the old girl.

[rcn11thacr]

There is also a 70 amp in the same case. I don't have that # handy. The larger the crank pulley the faster the drive. Clearance was my concern. Most Argos will hold 14 + volts at just over idle unless all the accessories are on.

Thanks for clarifying the correct pulley that needs to be larger since I said the opposite one in my post.

[rcn11thacr]

Tattooman, nice to know that the 63 amp version works for you. What is the total wattage that your lights require?

[sgtlane04901]

I have been thinking of doing this too. Let me now how you make out and some photos.

[rcn11thacr]

Will do.

[hangloosehogs]

Has anyone succeeded with this MOD I have a 2005 max iv 950t with the 27hp kawasaki and I want to put a additional alternator on it as well but not sure exactly how I should go about it or what all needs to be done to have it set up and fabricated correctly?

[tbone9]

I thought about doing the same thing with mine but it's pretty congested in the engine bay so I took the easy rout and threw another battery in there to run a big light bar with a smart switch in between the two batteries as to not drain the start battery. Which by the way is a full size battery.