Justin Angle
Well-Known Member
I just put a new CVF 1 wire alternator on my Duster and noticed after a few minutes of idling the alternator gets really hot, too hot to even touch, especially the pulley. I tried disconnecting the charger wire and letting it idle and it gets warm but nothing like when charge wire is connected which leads me to believe it's not a belt slipping or anything. Car has the Madd Ammeter bypass with 4 gauge charge cable(Fused) and Ford contour fans. All heavy loads are fused, wired independently of stock wiring and on relays. I left CVF a message but have yet to hear back. (It's Friday afternoon). Alternator is putting out around 14.5 volts. Had car loaded on trailer to take to track tomorrow and just noticed this. Anyone else have this problem or advice?