I was just checking the output on my 'stock' bugeye generator the other night,
and got a reading of 12.4 volts at idle, and it went up to 15.4 at around 2500
rpm. (I may need to adjust my regulator)
- Bryan
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>To: Patricia Sauthoff <Patricia.Sauthoff@blvdmedia.com>
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>Patricia,
> I still have the stock generator in my Bugeye. Halogen headlamps,
>CB radio, and a CD player. So far I have not had a problem with the
>generator keeping up. If you do not need the tachdrive you should be
>able to get a rebuilt generator from your local NAPA dealer for about
>$50.00. The one I bought for my midget came with a lifetime warranty.
>Regards,
>Peter S.
>Charlotte NC
>
>Patricia Sauthoff wrote:
>>
>> About 1/3 of the time I drive my car I need a jump start to get going again.
>> We've tested the generator blah blah blah, and it looks like it needs either
>> to be replaced or rebuilt. Before I get it worked on though I was wondering
>> if I even have the right one in it! The engine is a 1098, with the
>> generatior for the 948 (which is about $150 more to replace). The car has
>> no radio, cigarette lighter etc. but dies every time I use the headlights.
>> Since I need them, I'm wondering if the generator I have will be powerful
>> enough to support them as well as a radio someday?
>>
>> This might be a silly question, it kinda seems like it to me, but hey, I'm a
>> silly girl, who can admit ignorance!
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> Patricia
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