54 Corvette 6volt charging issue
I think my generator is not putting out enough as the battery does not seem to be charging so I tested it on the car. I'm looking for feedback on my findings. I disconnected the field and armature wires to test it. I started the car with a meter on the generator. At idle about 1-2 volts. At 2500rpm approx 3-4 volts. At 4500rpm it came up to 5.7 volts max. Could not get it higher than that. Shouldn't the generator put out more than 6 volts in order to engage the regulator and charge the battery? Any help is much appreciated.
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Re: 54 Corvette 6volt charging issue
connect everything up....
under load - lights on, etc.... high idle - should put out 7.3v
most 12v systems charge at 14.4 - so around 1/2 that for 6 volt.....1954 Corvette #3803 - Top Flight 2012, Bloomington Gold 2012,
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Re: 54 Corvette 6volt charging issue
Joe, you have to ground the field terminal in order for the generator to charge. Try that and measure the voltage at the armature post. It should be high. -Dan-Comment
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