Bill,
   I re-read Bob Nuchol's Aeroelectic Connection last night looking for
some guidance on sizing of the alternator.  Tracy's EFI pulls a max of
about 21 amps and an average of about 11 amps.  The electrical load of a
Day VFR plane shouldn't be over a total of 17 - 18 amps average (is this
a true statement?).  What size alternator should be used to support this
load?  Is a 35 amp alternator to small?  I'm afraid that a 35 amp
alternator will overheat and that I need the stock Mazda 55 amp
alternator.  Note that the stock alternator weighs 10 lb 11 oz while a
35 amp / 1975 Honda alternator is said to weigh ~ 6 lbs.
   Also, we have talked about what fuel line to use on several occasions
but I do not remenber what type of hose we should use for the hose to
the oil cooler.  Is Aeroquip 303 OK?  The max operating temp for this
hose is 250 degrees, which doesn't seem like enough?

Thanks,
Ken Powell

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