12 volt charge setting question

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: 12 volt charge setting question
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 10:20 pm:

I am working on a guys car that has the new 12 volt starter and true-fire. Right now there is no output from the generator. Once I hashed that out and check the cutout (I am not sure at this point what kind it is. I am going to suggest Fun project's if it's need replacing) what should I set the output at?
Thanks
MarkG


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Doug - Braidwood (glow in the dark), IL on Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 11:17 pm:

Remember, at 12 volts 8 amps is wide open.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Dallas TX on Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 12:49 am:

Mark,

The generator output should be no more than 1 - 2 amps with the headlights on regardless of voltage. The True Fire will leave you stranded in the near future. Be ready for that.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 10:59 am:

As far as True-fire, right now it is only has fire to 3 cylinders. He is new to the Model T world and has been driving it that way. I have suggested we go back to coils. I have not checked the mag output yet as we can only just make the car run and it's a battle. I am doing a cost comparison between repair the True-fire and going back to coils.
Truth is ANY system can leave you stranded if not up to snuff.
1 to 2 amp with head lights on sounds good. That's where I have mine as I drive with my lights on and run on mag.


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