High Amp Alternator - Dedicated Double Pulley Belt

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Have had much success with the 100 high amp alternator that I got to replace the smaller stock alternator on my Perkins 4-154- BUT, I did have concerns with using the same belt system that includes the coolant recirc pump.

I recently winterized my engine and thought to "check" my recirc pump - and found noticeable play in the pulley. My thinking is that is all due to the bearings wearing out, maybe prematurely due to the high amp alternator and the tension of the belt. I was not leaking , but probably something I will see next spring. Hmmm....

The folks at transatlantic diesel- Shirley t o be exact recommended a powertakeoff pulley mounted on the flywheel, the original alternator resinstalled, and have my high amp alternator installed separately with a dedicated double belt to the powertakeoff...hmmm.

I could just go through water pumps every year or two, carry a spare, but a dedicated double belt to the high amp alternator sounds correct, so, was wondering if some of you out there ...

1) have experience with this type set up with two alternators ? One operating off a PTO

2) how best to wire in a controller or use my current Ample smart regulator to control one or two alternators ?

3) where does one install the second alternator ? Will I have room ?

4) sounds like my winter project - one of many on my list. Any advice to offer ?



Michael Barnes
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