Alternator / Voltage Regulator

[DanEC]

Phil - if you bump the amperage further with a 1-wire alternator, you may want to consider switching the amp gage out for a volt gage too. All that amperage goes through the gage. I think in addition to doing away with the external VR that you also lose the red light charging circuit. If you keep the 4-wire alternator, the solid state voltage regulators should work as well as the older mechanical points type.

Have you taken any voltage readings with the motor running?

[jhv48]

Before you go replacing anything first verify with a multi meter that the battery isn't getting a charge from the alternator.

Your ammeter should also be reading in the negative.

[Large Arbor]

Ok, I will take some readings. The Ammeter has not worked since day one. Tried reversing the terminals and it made no difference.

I will take some readings and go from there.

Phil

[DanEC]

This sounds like an opening for the ERA Electrical Wizard (Patrick) to step in with some timely trouble shooting tips.

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by DanEC

This sounds like an opening for the ERA Electrical Wizard (Patrick) to step in with some timely trouble shooting tips.

Agreed....bring on the Guru!