J_T

Hey All, What Amp is the Stock Alternator output on the 12V? Thanks

JT

Big Smoky

On my old 12v the battery gauge always read 14 volts under normal conditions.

J_T

Well 14.4V is standard charging no matter the AMP output of a good functional alternator.

I'm not an electrician or I don't even work in electronics but this is how I understand it;
Amperage is the current, the amount of electrical energy given out of the alternator or needed by an electrical component.

Voltage 12V is the capacity of a system.

Automotive electrical systems for the most part are 12V. A large, high draw component like an Electric Winch will draw more Amps than a smaller component like dash clock, but both are 12Volts.

The Alternator output in Amps is the ability for the alternator to keep up with the components demand before drawing off of the battery or the rest of the electrical system. (like dimming of lights or such if there is more draw of amps than is available)

But anyone know the rated Amp Output of Stock Alternator in '96 12V. I don't have a way to measure it on mine. (also don't want to overload it)

Rare1

Look in the Specifications section of your Owners Manual. It should say 136 amps.