alternator question

[tattyoldwagon]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question, my 83y ragtop GLi (1.6) is in need of a new alternator and as management has been good enough to clear the funds I am going to be brave and attempt the job myself!!!! The question is: What effect does fitting a different rated alternator have? I currently have a 45A bosch and wondered whether it was worth fitting a 55A or 65A bosch, what with the age of the car and things getting a little tired I wondered whether the higher current ones would charge the battery faster or just kill it?

Thanks in advance

Michael

[mk1]

No probs, the alternators are self regulating and if the battery goes t1ts up, it was on it's way out anyhow.
Steve.