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mach0415 · 12-09-2023, 02:57 AM

When I bought my ‘28 Tudor 3 years ago, I installed new harnesses, replaced the 6v bulbs, replaced the 6v battery and observed 10A charging at all times with accessories off. When applying the brake (single tuna can light) or turn on the dash light the ammeter drops to 5A charge. However when I turn on the headlights/taillight (fluted lens, single bulb, bright as they can possibly be, lol), the ammeter shows a discharge of 10A. I have not measured voltage, as of yet, but am perplexed as to why such a discharge, when the genny seems to charge well without loads. Has anyone else experienced this?
All the posts I have read indicate that their genny regulates just fine, no matter what loads are on. Thanks in advance!

12-09-2023, 02:57 AM	#1
mach0415 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chester, SC Posts: 162	Powerhouse Genny Charge/Discharge When I bought my ‘28 Tudor 3 years ago, I installed new harnesses, replaced the 6v bulbs, replaced the 6v battery and observed 10A charging at all times with accessories off. When applying the brake (single tuna can light) or turn on the dash light the ammeter drops to 5A charge. However when I turn on the headlights/taillight (fluted lens, single bulb, bright as they can possibly be, lol), the ammeter shows a discharge of 10A. I have not measured voltage, as of yet, but am perplexed as to why such a discharge, when the genny seems to charge well without loads. Has anyone else experienced this? All the posts I have read indicate that their genny regulates just fine, no matter what loads are on. Thanks in advance! __________________ Thanks, Mark in SC "We the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful." -- By society, who is still arguing over who said it.