240zJon Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 well i figure my vltage regulator is dead since my battery keeps dieing, but my alternator is still pumping out around 12 volts. so my question is i know theres a few different alternator i can swap in. with the 85 maxima one would i have to run new wires to stand the higher amperage? also has anyone bought the voltage regulator plug from MSA?? was it worth the $20. What have you guys done with your charging systems? my cars a 240z 72 with a 280z motor with carbs on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 This has been extensively covered. Please search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyz77 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 i run the 87 maxima 90amp unit on my 77. works great, also i believe blues tech tips @ atlantic z will show you how to jumper the wires for the conversion on the internal voltage regulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giorgio61 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 There are many alternatives from 60amp Z alternator all the way to 100+amp GM (yes GM) units, it all depends on your budget, mechanical skills and mostly your needs or future needs, such lighting upgrades, stereos/amplifiers, cooling fans etc.. Do an alternator upgrades search and you will find many well documented threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 As mentioned, searching will bring forth the answers, but here is just one freebee example http://www.zspecialties.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Have you checked your fusible links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zJon Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 no... how would i check that? im not real sure onthat they even do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I did this on my car and it fixed my issues. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fusiblelinks/index.html Go jiggle the fusible links on your car with the headlights on, when I did it it made my car run better until it would short out again and stop charging the battery. The red light would turn on when it would 'disconnect.' This guy is having a problem as well - the FL suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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