Topic: charging


1931 Flamingo    -- 08-28-2022 @ 6:04 AM
  40 Coupe, I had the car rewired last year with original style harnesses. Car (5+ years) has never shown in the green on the Voltmeter, middle yellow usually. Last year usually 3/4's red but ran fine. Then about a month ago meter didn't move. I had the gen rebuilt and coupled to the Regulator. Tested out at 7+ Vollts and 30 Amps.
Same results, all other gauges work.

Only have about .2 VDC at Batt terminal at the Regulator but 6+ VDC at the battery, car starts and runs.

Where is the voltage going??

Any suggestions??
Paul in CT






JayChicago    -- 08-29-2022 @ 6:32 AM
  "Only have about .2 VDC at Batt terminal at the Regulator but 6+ VDC at the battery"

Can't understand this. Makes no sense. Please take that measurement again. Double check the scale set on your meter.


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