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rotorwrench · 10-04-2019, 08:34 AM

If the car has a reproduction amp meter, it should be checked with a known accurate test meter to read the actual current output. I have no trust for the reproduction amp meters and I certainly wouldn't use it to set the output for 6 to 8 amps. That generator certainly could be putting out too many amps which would make the voltage read high too. Be sure and check all your connections.

The Fun Products solid state regulator that looks like a cut out, will actually regulate the current output which in turn regulates the voltage. This is the only recourse to have a 3-brush generator that will actually regulate output to the needs of the battery and system. It keeps the generator from constantly generating unneeded current which lowers the life span of the generator. I just don't know how the availability is on them. John sold the business a while back and I don't know how they are doing.

10-04-2019, 08:34 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Model A Electrical Inquiry re: cut out If the car has a reproduction amp meter, it should be checked with a known accurate test meter to read the actual current output. I have no trust for the reproduction amp meters and I certainly wouldn't use it to set the output for 6 to 8 amps. That generator certainly could be putting out too many amps which would make the voltage read high too. Be sure and check all your connections. The Fun Products solid state regulator that looks like a cut out, will actually regulate the current output which in turn regulates the voltage. This is the only recourse to have a 3-brush generator that will actually regulate output to the needs of the battery and system. It keeps the generator from constantly generating unneeded current which lowers the life span of the generator. I just don't know how the availability is on them. John sold the business a while back and I don't know how they are doing.