A rating (amps at "x" rpm) should be part of the part code etc label on the
alternator.

May I suggest a voltmeter rather than an ammeter, gives you a good
indication of the performance of the alternator without the need to run a
heavy wire up into the dash.

Alistair

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> From: Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
> Reply-To: Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
> Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 23:10:38 +0200
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: How Many Max Amps Does Vanagon Alternator Put Out??
> 
> How many maximum amps does the Vanagon alternator put out??
> 
> If I install an ammeter in the dash area, is a 30amp gauge ok?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> RSF
> 
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> Salzburg, Austria
> 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
> 1987 Golf Cabriolet
> 1991 Golf
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