28 A Ammeter
 

Hey guys, I put a reman generator on and it shows a charge on my ammeter at idle and higher rpms , It shows discharge when the headlights are on idling and reved up, Is this normal ? Should I swing the third brush a bit more ?

Re: 28 A Ammeter
 

Yes, if you drive a lot with the headlights on.

Re: 28 A Ammeter
 

Ok thanks Ian , I will push it down a bit more. Thanks

Re: 28 A Ammeter
 

I used an in-line ammeter on mine, set the charge rate to just barely a positive charge with lights on and road RPMs. Then installed one of the voltage regulators from MACS that look like a cutout. Has worked great for 4 years now. I can run all night without worrying about a low battery, but also won't have a boiled battery in the daytime. Without a regulator, if you feel the charge rate is too high for daytime just turn the lights on now and then.

Re: 28 A Ammeter
 

Depends on how much you are talking.

You can drive for hours with the ammeter showing discharge of a couple of amps. Mine is set for about 4 amps normal driving and I don't care about the discharge for the maybe an hour of driving with the headlights on. (I have to get off my ass and install the regulator Tom sells).