[Tigers] Stock 30A Generator

[Ron Fraser]

Stu

 

                Cut-in (generator rpm) = 950       this is generator rpm not engine rpm.

 

I’m not the electrical guy so I believe the Shop Manual indicates that the generator and regulator system is load dependent not rpm.

The system will try to generate the amperage needed for a given load at every rpm.

 

I’m guessing you could increase the load until the engine stalls or something in the charging system burns out but let’s not go there.

 

Ron Fraser

 

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Subject: [Tigers] Stock 30A Generator

 

I got curious about some ammeter behavior I saw on a recent drive.  I did some load testing with headlights on and off, headlights plus driving lights on together, etc.  Which leads to...

 

Does anyone out there have any info on the expected current output of a original type 30 amp generator versus engine rpm?  If it's in the shop manual, I missed it.

 

I did see a "950 rpm generator cutout" spec mentioned.  Does this mean the generator puts out nothing if the revs are below 950? 

 

Inquiring minds want to know...

 

Stu

 

 

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