Need to find out what amp out put my Alternator is on my FIAT Ducato 2.8 idTD, Ive been under the van and tried to have a look for a model number but no luck, I did manage to get a couple of pictures. Anyone might know what model it could be or its rating is as I want to run a 60amp DC/DC charger off it.
Technical FIAT Ducato 2.8 idTD Alternator
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The alternator on my 2006 2.8JTD is rated at 90A. A quick search on Ebay returns a Borg & Beck 80A replacement for the 2.8 idTD, but this is different in appearance to that shown in your photos.
The above ratings may not be continuous.
A 60A B2B seems rather large, unless you are trying to rapidly recharge a large bank of lithium batteries. The B2B on my vehivle is only rated at 20A, but I have rearranged the supply to the 12V absorption fridge element, so that it is taken from the vehicle system and not via the B2B.
The above ratings may not be continuous.
A 60A B2B seems rather large, unless you are trying to rapidly recharge a large bank of lithium batteries. The B2B on my vehivle is only rated at 20A, but I have rearranged the supply to the 12V absorption fridge element, so that it is taken from the vehicle system and not via the B2B.
We live in our van full time and with the short cloudy days the 400w solar is not doing a great job and the 30amp DC/DC charger takes ages to charge the 200ah Lithium battery, plus with the cost of diesel driving all day to charge can get expensive. Hence why adding a 60amp charger.
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I would be reluctant to try and supply a 60A B2B from an alternator that could be rated as low as 80A. It may help to look at the size of the cables used in your existing installation. If the csa is less than 25 sq mm, then replacing with this size would be a good first move towards increasing the charge current.
Assuming you are not driving all the time, wouldn't it be more economical to run an efficient diesel or gas generator to meet your needs rather than a 2.8 vehicle engine causing extra wear and tear on your engine and gearbox (gears are still turning in neutral) and other engine ancillaries.
80A alternator is not powerful enough.
At an additional current of 60A, it will burn out.
It might handle 20-30A
I replaced it with 120A, but I don't dare to load more than 30A because my car has AC.
In the interest of honesty i should say I've never seen anywhere near 60A coming from the Sterling B2B.
Curious if anyone should know; if the alternator was insufficient, would the B2B output be reduced/limited, or cause the alternator to be overworked?