Posted by realolman on August 22, 2012 at 15:21:24 from (108.22.71.120):
My 300 u has an uncompleted 12 v conversion. I decided that I think I'm just gonna rewire the whole thing. I took the alternator to the local shop and they put bearings in it and tested it. Its a Delco CS130 and supposed to be able to output ... I don't remember ...80+ amps. Now I know the engine doesn't turn all that fast, but I assume this alternator is a good deal hotter than the 6 v generator.
I took it home and hooked it back up and it didn't work. I ran a wire straight to the battery and it works, so something is wrong in the wiring. The ammeter hasn't worked since I got it and it seems to be "pegged" ...I imagine that's probably where the charging trouble lies.
I think if I installed a voltmeter, I should probably install another fuse. I think the only fuse in the system is in the lights. I think the voltmeter would probably be more useful, and although I am not a correct police (by a long shot) ...I would like to get something that looks like it belongs.
I have been thinking and I believe a volt meter would be more useful anyway... but if I did decide to reinstall an ammeter, would the output of the alternator be enough higher to cook an 'original" type ammeter?
This post was edited by realolman at 15:28:04 08/22/12 3 times.
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