Ford vs Chevy Build-up

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Rich,
What brand alternator do you have? My East Coast Electric has a small pulley and a 4.5" pulley on the crank. It see's over 7000 engine RPM for the last 7 seasons on every pass without issue. The alternator should be self regulating regardless of RPM. What gauge of wire did you use from the alt to the battery?

Sean

This one Sean... http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...oductId=752892

The set-up as run...



Just grasping at straws here. I did not have any 10 gauge wire on hand so I paralleled two 12 gauge wires to the battery positive and a short 10 gauge ground from the alternator case to a head.

Edit: Just re-read the instructions and it states no Jegs alternators are designed to to be spun beyond 15,000rpm (6000 engine rpm). I can try it one more time with a large crank pulley or purchase another brand alternator. At this juncture I just want one that works without worry.