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    Added 12v alternator, what size relay to use?

    Right. The biggest question here is why? What is the OP trying to accomplish? If we're guessing correctly, and he just wants ample 12V power, a variation of the Plan B mod is the ticket. Just add a 1-wire 12V alternator feeding the 12V battery that is connected to chassis ground, pull your...
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    Added 12v alternator, what size relay to use?

    It depends on where he puts it in the circuitry. If he puts it between the starter and the battery, it will certainly fail. I was assuming he would not put it there, but I'm not sure where he does intend to put it. If he hopes to power things from an alternator without a battery, that will...
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    Added 12v alternator, what size relay to use?

    This is my understanding also. The alternator voltage regulation circuitry depends on the fact that there is a battery on the other end of the wire. Without that battery, the voltage regulation circuitry will behave poorly, perhaps destroying itself and other things in the process.
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