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bknight
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What is the maximum wattage for extra lights on a max II? Within the next month or so I'll be getting a Max II and wanted to add extra lights to it because of where I ride, (dense woods in northern vermont).
thanks
Bri |
davidb3rd@aol.com (David3rdd)
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BKNIGHT,YOU DON'T NEED TOO SEE FOR A MILE SO HALOGENS ARNT NESESARY, EXTRA FORWARD LIGHTS ARE NICE BUT..YOU WILL NEED TOO ADD SOME ANGLED AWAY FROM JUST FORWARD TO GIVE YOU MORE OF A HORIZEN, IN THIS WAY WHEN YOUR NOT POINTED AT A TRAIL YOUR NOT LOST AS YOU CAN STILL SEE IT,
IF THIS DOSENT MAKE SENCE TO YOU IT WILL IF YOU IGNORE IT.
SIDE LIGHTS DON'T HAVE TO BE REAL BRIGHT,
IT'S NICE TO HAVE LIGHTS ON THE SIDES BUT LIFE FOR AN AUG. LIGHT IS TOUGH AND MINE WHERE DESTROID, I NEED GET NEW ONES MYSELF |
Jeff Aitken (Jeffaitken)
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I've got a 98 Max II with the round lights. Does anyone know of a direct replacement Halogen light that would work? |
E L Mckenney
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I just go down to the auto parts store with the headlight, I believe the number is 5013 |
Jeff Aitken (Jeffaitken)
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Thanks,
I checked the Max owner's manual and it says GE 4414, 18 Watt. I stopped by an auto parts store and tried to find that light or a halogen substitute and after 15 minutes of trying to find either, the clerk and I gave up. I tried to find a GE 4414 on the internet, including GE's web site also to no avail. I will try again with 5013! Thanks again for the info. |
Harry Dusseau (Dirtyharry)
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Hey, Jeff!
I recently replaced my MAX II headlights with a pair of Wagner brand lamps (stock #4411, 35watt, 12.8amps). I picked them up at my local NAPA store. Identical in size and fit to the stock R.I. lamps. They fit perfectly and wow, are they BRIGHT!!! |
Eugene Kochnieff
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Hi Harry,
35 watts at 12 volts should be about 3 amps per lamp. even if the lamps were 6 volts they would draw only 6 amps . do max's have 6 or 12 volt systems??????????? |
dirrtyharry
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All MAXes are 12 volt vehicles. I can't speak for the older, 2-stroke models, but the 4-strokers use 12 volt batteries. |
Brian LaBelle (Bknight)
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Ok back to the original question. Maximum wattage, if the machine has a 12 volt system. Approximately what is left over to use for extra electrical accessories (i.e. winch, lights, bilge pump), and have the machine still generate enough umph to keep the battery charged? Are there alternator kits available for these briggs engines (if so where, who has them)? Or, would a deep well marine battery be more efficient?
thanks
Bri |
Jeff Aitken (Jeffaitken)
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Thanks Harry!
I will check with the local NAPA for the Wagner #4411 lamps. I figured out that the current lamps were made by Wagner by pulling one out of the MAX and inspecting it, but I was not sure where to get them.
Thanks again for the info!
Jeff |
Mike Dashner
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HI,
I have a 1998 Max-IV and would like to change it from round headlights to the new square look. Has anyone done this yet ? Thank's in advance! |
Preston B
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about brians question, do they make bigger alternator kits for the maxes. any info would be greatly apprishiatted |
lawpressman
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Most briggs 18hp motors have a 16 or a 20 amp charging system. Mine has the 20 amp and i have the orginal head lights in the body and a set of 55 watt driving lights on the top of my roll cage. I have never had a problem. So I draw about 12 amps with all lights on. and boy dose It light up the night. but mostly run with the low beams on untel I need some major light. try it you will like it. |
Preston blake (Wannamaxblake)
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lawpressman,
do u now how many amps the over head lights you put on top of your roll cage take up?
anyone,
I know any thing is possible but how hard do you think it would be to put a car altornater on on the engine or just any altanator bigger then the 20, I'm asking this because I'd like to put 4-6 extra lights on it and a marine sound systeme. |
LAWPRESSMAN
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PRESTON BLAKE. THE LIGHTS I USED WERE 55 WATT EACH. SO 2 X 55 =110WATTS DIV.BY 12 VOLTS= 9 AMPS TOTAL. I WOULD JUST INSTALL A LARGER BATTERY TO RUN ALL THE LIGHTS YOU WANT.
YOU COULD INSTALL A ALTERNATOR VERY EASY AND CHEAP. YOU COULD USE THE CENTER BOLT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER, TO BOLT ON A 2" PULLEY TO RUN THE ALTERNATOR. USE A ONE WIRE ALTERNATOR FROM A GM CAR. |
David Keeso (Argomag)
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i know its not max related but has anyone else with an older ARGO (before the headlights were sealed with the rubber seals so its flush with the area around the light) had problems with headlight aim? My lights are aimed down a lot- i guess to light the immediate area down in front but when im on the road, you can only see a short distance in front of you on the road but you can't see anything above the hood level- light doesn't go that hi up- i tried shimming them so they were tilted up higher but it didn't work. |
eric moeller
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Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 69.161.76.32
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we've actualy installed a mid 70S chevy alt. on my best friends maxII 16hp vanguard using a V-belt pully from a ford small block, cut out the center leaving only the v ring welded it to the outter bell of the engine clutch, used some brackets from the bone yard and attached them to the engine mount plate. the alt is rated 60 amp I think keeps up fine with 2 tractor style flood lights,2 pencil beam h3 hologen monster lights the factory lights, P.S.
hey guys those big nasty offroad pencil beam lights stink they throw tons of light but in a useless pattern ended up takeing them off went with a standard el cheepo aftermarket fog light it spreads the light in a usefull pattern |
Argohunter
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Post Number: 8
Registered: 02-2005
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Eric, can you get some pictures posted here of that alt setup? |
Ed Sheldon (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 68.72.9.169
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 10:37 pm: |
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hi,
I was woundering where i can buy the rubber ring for a round max II headlamp? |
T.J. Sheldon (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 68.72.9.169
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 10:41 pm: |
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we put 2 55 watt halogen off-road lights on our roll cage on one of our maxis and on the other we put two beside the plow bracket but they can not be ran at an idol because they will drain the battery, but when running normail they work great. |
Anonymous
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 07:53 am: |
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You should be able to call the MAX factory or buy the headlight rings at any trucking store/supplier. They are a trucklite brand ring and very common in the industry. |
Ed sheldon (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 69.208.90.186
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 08:32 pm: |
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what is the phone # for the max factory |
Missouri's Max Dealer (Brandon Price)
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Post Number: 46
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.19
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800-255-2511 |
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