Re: Delcotron CS144 Dorian-Tangerine Tornadoe
Its a 2nd generation Delco CS144 140 amp alternator I built for Dorian.
1994 vintage.
Its now a self exciting alternator. 1-wire hookup.
Connect the charge output lead the vehicle positive battery post. Instant turn on. Start engine, alternator charges immediate.
14.7vdc regulator setpoint.
New Transpo voltage regulator.
New brush holder and brushess.
New front and rear rotor bearings.
New Transpo Super Heavy Duty Rectifier, Avalanche Diodes, press fit, 70 amp diodes each, good for up to 200 amps continous current rectifier bridge current output.
Rotating field and stator winding painted with GE GLYPTAL, 10 coats, baked to 250 degrees F.
Front and Rear housing and fan cleaned and painted with high temp ceramic based aluminum silver paint, 5 coats, baked to 250 degrees F, maxi duribility. Tough as powder coat paint. Heat dissapation formulated paint.
Spin test tommarow night or Friday after work.
Should put out 100 amps at 1800 rpm rotor speed.
Peak close to 200 amps. At least 140 for sure.
Easily handle Dorians High Amperage needs present and in the future.
Brian R.