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Old 12-22-2019, 10:14 AM   #6
Badpuppy
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Default Re: Generator vs Alternator

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Originally Posted by David R. View Post
If the model A generator was that inadequate why did Henry bother putting the headlights on?
The original headlights were equipped with 21/21 CP bulbs (high/low) - about 3 amps each. 50 CP bulbs pull about twice that, which with the other loads exceeds the rated capacity of the generator, 12 amps. Ford never approved bulbs over 32CP (~4A).
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