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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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are diodes interchangable?

i have an aftermarket 140am 12si power master alternator, what will happen if i replace the diode pack with a 94 amp diode pack? will it just limit the output of the alternator, or fry it even more?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Re: are diodes interchangable?

Eventually, the diode pack would fry. That would happen once you put enough load on the alternator and make it charge more than the rated 94 amps.

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